Location & Surroundings
Makonko is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 68 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rokupr, 28 km to the south. The national capital Freetown is about 100 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 91 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° 55' 14" N, 12° 25' 40" W
- Elevation DEM: 68 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 793 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:18
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makonko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makonko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 28.4 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (139 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 22.4 | 1.6 | 139 | 99 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.4 | 3.0 | 144 | 72 | 1,014.8 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 83 | 394.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 2.0 | 232 | 90 | 1,013.1 | 1.16 / 1.61 | 12 | 594.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 218 | 97 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 48 | 4.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 1.2 | 179 | 97 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.0 | 1.0 | 166 | 68 | 1,015.0 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 65 | 376.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.4 | 2.1 | 234 | 85 | 1,012.5 | 0.86 / 0.98 | 69 | 598.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 1.1 | 264 | 94 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 99 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.5 | 0.5 | 234 | 95 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.6 | 1.0 | 276 | 69 | 1,015.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 328.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 1.4 | 254 | 83 | 1,013.1 | 0.09 / 0.16 | 83 | 327.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 1.3 | 255 | 94 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 3.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.6 | 0.7 | 318 | 94 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makonko?
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 28.4 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 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 Makonko today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Makonko?
Local time is 17:18. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makonko?
Makonko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makonko?
DEM 68 m.
Where is Makonko located?
It is at 8.92056, -12.42776 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makonko in?
It is in Sierra Leone.