Location & Surroundings
Makona is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 103 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Magburaka, 16 km to the northwest. The national capital Freetown is about 155 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bo Airport, 76 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° 37' 40" N, 11° 50' 22" W
- Elevation DEM: 103 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 726 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:35
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makona
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makona, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 30.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 3.9 mm. Solar peaks near 509 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
0.2 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
18 %
Precip
3.92 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 | 22.7 | 0.2 | 98 | 98 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 0.3 | 55 | 99 | 1,016.4 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.5 | 1.3 | 259 | 63 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 56 | 418.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 0.6 | 273 | 88 | 1,015.0 | 4.68 / 4.87 | 94 | 508.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 0.4 | 281 | 98 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 3.92 | 24 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 0.5 | 46 | 99 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.1 | 1.9 | 289 | 64 | 1,016.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 32 | 389.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 0.4 | 320 | 83 | 1,013.9 | 0.86 / 0.94 | 74 | 527.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.1 | 0.4 | 339 | 97 | 1,016.0 | 0.03 / 0.97 | 51 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 0.6 | 113 | 99 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.0 | 1.0 | 255 | 61 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 368.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 1.1 | 191 | 87 | 1,013.2 | 1.82 / 1.82 | 100 | 481.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.5 | 1.0 | 167 | 97 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 91 | 0.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makona?
Now 22.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 30.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 3.9 mm. Solar peaks near 509 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makona today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Makona?
Local time is 08:35. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makona?
Makona is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makona?
DEM 103 m.
Where is Makona located?
It is at 8.62780, -11.83932 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makona in?
It is in Sierra Leone.