Location & Surroundings
Makun is a stream in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 99 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamakwie, 13 km to the west. The national capital Freetown is about 165 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kabala Airport, 68 km away.
Overview
Makun is stream in Sierra Leone.
It is located in Northern Province, Sierra Leone.
Basic Data
- Country Sierra Leone
- Located in Northern Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 30' 6" N, 12° 7' 16" W
- Elevation DEM: 99 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 18:20
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Weather in Makun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 27.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 494 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (241 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.96 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 | 27.3 | 1.7 | 241 | 73 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 2.0 | 244 | 92 | 1,011.9 | 1.25 / 1.25 | 79 | 493.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 0.8 | 201 | 98 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 53 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 0.1 | 9 | 99 | 1,013.8 | 2.07 / 2.32 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.8 | 0.9 | 328 | 78 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.96 | 73 | 320.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 0.4 | 219 | 93 | 1,011.7 | 8.52 / 9.48 | 60 | 542.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 0.7 | 151 | 98 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 6.13 | 99 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 0.6 | 106 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 2.06 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.1 | 1.2 | 340 | 78 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 1.54 | 56 | 411.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 0.8 | 261 | 92 | 1,009.9 | 6.57 / 8.11 | 92 | 542.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 0.5 | 293 | 99 | 1,013.2 | 2.43 / 10.54 | 99 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 0.6 | 69 | 99 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 4.63 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.3 | 0.7 | 32 | 76 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 72 | 348.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makun?
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 27.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 494 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makun today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Makun?
Local time is 18:20. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makun?
Makun is a stream.
What is the elevation of Makun?
DEM 99 m.
Where is Makun located?
It is at 9.50180, -12.12125 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makun in?
It is in Sierra Leone.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry