Location & Surroundings
Makoko is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 41 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kambia, 14 km to the west. The national capital Freetown is 89 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 75 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
9° 9' 17" N, 12° 47' 31" W
- Elevation DEM: 41 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 35 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:26
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makoko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makoko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 31.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 4.4 mm. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (170 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
4.44 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 | 26.8 | 1.3 | 170 | 87 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 1.6 | 212 | 95 | 1,013.8 | 3.98 / 3.98 | 28 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 0.7 | 122 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.0 | 1.2 | 149 | 62 | 1,013.3 | 0.03 / 0.11 | 47 | 396.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 2.1 | 254 | 90 | 1,012.0 | 4.33 / 4.44 | 36 | 615.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 1.3 | 268 | 96 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 2.07 | 53 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 0.3 | 339 | 97 | 1,013.2 | 0.41 / 2.48 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.6 | 1.1 | 18 | 65 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 376.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.6 | 2.0 | 254 | 88 | 1,012.2 | 2.66 / 2.66 | 11 | 569.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 1.6 | 286 | 95 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 5 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 0.5 | 74 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.0 | 0.8 | 334 | 61 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 388.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.5 | 0.8 | 291 | 85 | 1,011.0 | 2.29 / 2.29 | 61 | 587.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makoko?
Now 26.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 31.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 4.4 mm. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makoko today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Makoko?
Local time is 03:26. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makoko?
Makoko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makoko?
DEM 41 m.
Where is Makoko located?
It is at 9.15486, -12.79188 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makoko in?
It is in Sierra Leone.