Location & Surroundings
Makesi is a mountain in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 126 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamakwie, 21 km to the northwest. The national capital Freetown is about 155 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kabala Airport, 72 km away.
Overview
Makesi is mountain in Sierra Leone.
It is located in Northern Province, Sierra Leone.
Basic Data
- Country Sierra Leone
- Located in Northern Province
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 21' 22" N, 12° 6' 38" W
- Elevation DEM: 126 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 35 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:29
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Weather in Makesi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makesi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 W/m2.
Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NE (48 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
12 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 28.7 | 0.6 | 48 | 72 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 1.0 | 189 | 94 | 1,017.6 | 1.43 / 1.43 | 81 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 0.9 | 161 | 98 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.9 | 1.5 | 233 | 63 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 421.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.6 | 0.8 | 288 | 70 | 1,014.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 2 | 581.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 1.2 | 183 | 94 | 1,017.3 | 0.26 / 0.30 | 81 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 0.8 | 181 | 99 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.2 | 0.8 | 288 | 63 | 1,016.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 11 | 374.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.6 | 1.0 | 266 | 69 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 583.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 0.8 | 196 | 91 | 1,015.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 4 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 0.8 | 145 | 98 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.9 | 0.4 | 119 | 59 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 422.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.3 | 1.5 | 230 | 69 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 546.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makesi?
Now 28.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 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 Makesi today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Makesi?
Local time is 05:29. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makesi?
Makesi is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Makesi?
DEM 126 m.
Where is Makesi located?
It is at 9.35600, -12.11044 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makesi in?
It is in Sierra Leone.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry