Location & Surroundings
Makump is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 68 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lunsar, 25 km to the south. The national capital Freetown is 93 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 82 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° 54' 18" N, 12° 30' 20" W
- Elevation DEM: 68 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 145 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:18
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makump
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makump, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 32.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (11 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 25.9 | 1.9 | 11 | 83 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 0.4 | 51 | 87 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 0.3 | 10 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.2 | 0.4 | 54 | 58 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 447.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.7 | 1.0 | 28 | 75 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 546.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 1.7 | 229 | 96 | 1,013.5 | 0.71 / 0.71 | 72 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 0.5 | 206 | 98 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.7 | 0.2 | 274 | 59 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 437.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.4 | 2.1 | 279 | 79 | 1,010.1 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 21 | 615.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 1.7 | 247 | 96 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 28 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 0.9 | 232 | 99 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.2 | 1.4 | 324 | 69 | 1,011.9 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 94 | 324.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.5 | 0.7 | 249 | 79 | 1,010.3 | 0.34 / 0.44 | 37 | 381.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makump?
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 32.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 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 Makump today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Makump?
Local time is 03:18. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makump?
Makump is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makump?
DEM 68 m.
Where is Makump located?
It is at 8.90498, -12.50543 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makump in?
It is in Sierra Leone.