Location & Surroundings
Makoni is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 370 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Barma, 42 km to the southeast. The national capital Freetown is about 185 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yengema Airport, 58 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° 38' 18" N, 11° 34' 31" W
- Elevation DEM: 370 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,761 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:12
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makoni
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makoni, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 32.1 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 368 W/m2.
Temperature
32.1 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
59 %
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 | 32.1 | 1.7 | 89 | 49 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 0.9 | 242 | 95 | 1,012.6 | 3.41 / 3.41 | 100 | 367.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 0.3 | 146 | 99 | 1,015.6 | 3.60 / 7.02 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 0.2 | 77 | 99 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.88 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.0 | 0.4 | 59 | 68 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 271.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 1.0 | 354 | 89 | 1,011.7 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 47 | 356.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 0.5 | 203 | 99 | 1,014.5 | 1.57 / 2.13 | 97 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 0.9 | 64 | 99 | 1,013.6 | 2.20 / 4.34 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.7 | 0.4 | 119 | 71 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 98 | 174.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 0.4 | 360 | 85 | 1,010.3 | 0.79 / 0.88 | 26 | 535.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 0.7 | 222 | 99 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 76 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 0.3 | 102 | 100 | 1,012.8 | 1.80 / 2.37 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.0 | 0.8 | 149 | 69 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 77 | 252.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makoni?
Now 32.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 32.1 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 368 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 Makoni today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Makoni?
Local time is 23:12. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makoni?
Makoni is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makoni?
DEM 370 m.
Where is Makoni located?
It is at 8.63820, -11.57514 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makoni in?
It is in Sierra Leone.