Location & Surroundings
Makera is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 313 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Magburaka, 35 km to the northwest. The national capital Freetown is about 175 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yengema Airport, 68 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 35' 23" N, 11° 39' 46" W
- Elevation DEM: 313 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 109 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:17
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makera
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makera, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 24.3 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 249 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
0.2 m/s S (187 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
57 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 21.4 | 0.2 | 187 | 99 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 0.9 | 325 | 89 | 1,014.5 | 2.66 / 2.66 | 100 | 149.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 0.4 | 352 | 84 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 92 | 248.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 0.4 | 57 | 93 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 61 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 0.5 | 85 | 98 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.1 | 1.5 | 180 | 53 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 456.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 1.2 | 212 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 4.50 / 4.50 | 74 | 361.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 0.7 | 193 | 99 | 1,014.9 | 0.50 / 5.00 | 75 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.4 | 0.4 | 150 | 99 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 2.32 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 0.8 | 246 | 69 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 62 | 219.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 0.2 | 137 | 95 | 1,012.8 | 5.02 / 5.15 | 100 | 543.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 0.1 | 322 | 99 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 1.16 | 17 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.9 | 0.6 | 78 | 99 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makera?
Now 21.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 24.3 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 249 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makera today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Makera?
Local time is 17:17. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makera?
Makera is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makera?
DEM 313 m.
Where is Makera located?
It is at 8.58982, -11.66278 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makera in?
It is in Sierra Leone.