Location & Surroundings
Makono is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 52 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lunsar, 22 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is 74 km to the west. The nearest airport is Hastings Airport, 63 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° 29' 25" N, 12° 34' 2" W
- Elevation DEM: 52 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:57
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makono
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makono, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 28.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 7.0 mm. Solar peaks near 654 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
6.96 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 | 24.8 | 1.8 | 211 | 96 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 0.7 | 219 | 98 | 1,015.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 0.6 | 76 | 99 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.4 | 1.0 | 97 | 80 | 1,014.0 | 1.58 / 1.58 | 62 | 452.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 1.6 | 230 | 95 | 1,011.9 | 5.38 / 6.96 | 81 | 654.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 0.5 | 240 | 99 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 3.96 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 0.9 | 357 | 99 | 1,013.3 | 5.58 / 9.54 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 0.2 | 40 | 90 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 113.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.3 | 2.3 | 215 | 94 | 1,011.1 | 2.00 / 2.00 | 58 | 615.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 0.4 | 296 | 99 | 1,014.2 | 4.55 / 6.55 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 0.4 | 1 | 99 | 1,013.1 | 2.67 / 9.22 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.3 | 0.3 | 228 | 72 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 198.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.8 | 1.7 | 199 | 92 | 1,010.9 | 1.68 / 1.69 | 88 | 575.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makono?
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 28.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 7.0 mm. Solar peaks near 654 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 7.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makono today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Makono?
Local time is 01:57. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makono?
Makono is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makono?
DEM 52 m.
Where is Makono located?
It is at 8.49033, -12.56717 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makono in?
It is in Sierra Leone.