Location & Surroundings
Makut is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 52 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kambia, 28 km to the northwest. The national capital Freetown is 84 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 71 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
9° 0' 49" N, 12° 41' 36" W
- Elevation DEM: 52 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 177 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:13
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makut
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makut, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 26.7 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 215 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (231 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.60 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 | 1.5 | 231 | 93 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 1.2 | 183 | 94 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 1.2 | 63 | 98 | 1,011.8 | 6.11 / 6.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.7 | 3.7 | 134 | 81 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 214.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 1.0 | 45 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 0.45 / 0.60 | 100 | 63.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.3 | 84 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 1.1 | 95 | 95 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 0.9 | 141 | 61 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 329.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.2 | 1.8 | 277 | 78 | 1,011.0 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 60 | 607.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 1.6 | 255 | 96 | 1,013.7 | 2.76 / 3.05 | 93 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 0.7 | 280 | 97 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.7 | 1.3 | 298 | 68 | 1,012.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 95 | 361.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.5 | 1.5 | 249 | 80 | 1,010.0 | 0.06 / 0.13 | 78 | 430.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makut?
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 26.7 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 215 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makut today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Makut?
Local time is 05:13. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makut?
Makut is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makut?
DEM 52 m.
Where is Makut located?
It is at 9.01350, -12.69326 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makut in?
It is in Sierra Leone.