Location & Surroundings
Makonimo is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 68 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rokupr, 18 km to the south. The national capital Freetown is 95 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 86 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° 49' 18" N, 12° 26' 41" W
- Elevation DEM: 68 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 789 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:24
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:48
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makonimo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makonimo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 27.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 2.6 mm. Solar peaks near 440 W/m2.
Temperature
27.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s S (200 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.56 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 | 27.1 | 1.9 | 200 | 81 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 1.9 | 271 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 8.20 / 8.20 | 100 | 440.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 1.3 | 258 | 98 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 1.84 | 98 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 0.8 | 251 | 99 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 1.28 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 2.6 | 256 | 89 | 1,014.7 | 1.29 / 2.56 | 96 | 155.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 2.3 | 260 | 95 | 1,011.6 | 2.40 / 4.96 | 55 | 400.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 290 | 99 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 2.69 | 100 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 1.4 | 314 | 99 | 1,011.2 | 8.90 / 11.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.0 | 0.6 | 232 | 95 | 1,012.7 | 7.69 / 19.27 | 99 | 47.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 1.2 | 240 | 92 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 2.18 | 99 | 345.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 2.0 | 157 | 99 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 1.75 | 98 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 1.9 | 158 | 99 | 1,011.5 | 1.17 / 2.93 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.5 | 2.6 | 189 | 95 | 1,013.5 | 4.81 / 7.74 | 100 | 85.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makonimo?
Now 27.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 27.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 2.6 mm. Solar peaks near 440 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makonimo today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Makonimo?
Local time is 18:24. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makonimo?
Makonimo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makonimo?
DEM 68 m.
Where is Makonimo located?
It is at 8.82168, -12.44462 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makonimo in?
It is in Sierra Leone.