Location & Surroundings
Makutani is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 39 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Moyamba, 33 km to the southeast. The national capital Freetown is 63 km to the west. The nearest airport is Hastings Airport, 49 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° 18' 39" N, 12° 41' 19" W
- Elevation DEM: 39 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 265 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:31
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makutani
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makutani, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 474 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
0.4 m/s W (268 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
62 %
Precip
0.07 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 | 22.3 | 0.4 | 268 | 96 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 0.6 | 83 | 97 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.2 | 0.7 | 243 | 64 | 1,013.9 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 78 | 402.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 2.0 | 238 | 85 | 1,012.3 | 3.33 / 3.55 | 23 | 474.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 0.6 | 226 | 95 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 0.1 | 91 | 97 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.8 | 1.2 | 261 | 64 | 1,014.1 | 0.53 / 0.57 | 86 | 420.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 2.1 | 236 | 91 | 1,012.3 | 7.04 / 7.62 | 100 | 543.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.6 | 1.0 | 237 | 98 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 2.09 | 99 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 0.5 | 138 | 98 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 1.56 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.5 | 1.4 | 214 | 69 | 1,013.6 | 0.55 / 2.12 | 95 | 371.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 1.8 | 215 | 94 | 1,011.7 | 5.13 / 7.24 | 100 | 318.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.0 | 0.9 | 188 | 98 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.46 | 98 | 1.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makutani?
Now 22.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 474 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makutani today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Makutani?
Local time is 10:31. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makutani?
Makutani is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makutani?
DEM 39 m.
Where is Makutani located?
It is at 8.31087, -12.68857 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makutani in?
It is in Sierra Leone.