Location & Surroundings
Makwi is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 76 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Binkolo, 29 km to the southeast. The national capital Freetown is about 135 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kabala Airport, 94 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° 6' 57" N, 12° 11' 15" W
- Elevation DEM: 76 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 442 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:15
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makwi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makwi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 558 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (171 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.85 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 | 23.9 | 1.0 | 171 | 97 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 1.0 | 168 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 98 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.1 | 148 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 0.08 / 0.30 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.3 | 2.5 | 168 | 71 | 1,014.9 | 0.13 / 0.44 | 69 | 372.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 1.4 | 250 | 89 | 1,012.9 | 1.41 / 1.85 | 43 | 558.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.7 | 1.4 | 231 | 97 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 94 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 1.0 | 181 | 97 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.9 | 1.6 | 185 | 72 | 1,015.2 | 0.07 / 0.08 | 68 | 405.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.1 | 1.7 | 238 | 88 | 1,012.6 | 1.16 / 1.24 | 35 | 545.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 1.4 | 232 | 97 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 99 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 0.8 | 231 | 97 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.5 | 1.2 | 243 | 72 | 1,015.5 | 0.05 / 0.07 | 40 | 275.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.4 | 2.1 | 250 | 92 | 1,012.9 | 3.77 / 3.84 | 99 | 590.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makwi?
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 558 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makwi today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Makwi?
Local time is 05:15. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makwi?
Makwi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makwi?
DEM 76 m.
Where is Makwi located?
It is at 9.11574, -12.18760 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makwi in?
It is in Sierra Leone.