Location & Surroundings
Marata is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 55 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamakwie, 32 km to the northeast. The national capital Freetown is about 125 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kabala Airport, about 105 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° 14' 38" N, 12° 23' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 55 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 464 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:18
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Marata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Marata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 31.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 564 W/m2.
Temperature
29.5 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (297 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 29.5 | 1.2 | 297 | 64 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 1.8 | 202 | 91 | 1,015.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 99 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 0.9 | 153 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.1 | 1.8 | 191 | 60 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 426.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.8 | 1.4 | 158 | 69 | 1,012.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 6 | 564.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 1.5 | 209 | 91 | 1,015.5 | 0.28 / 0.35 | 41 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 1.2 | 179 | 96 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.5 | 1.6 | 285 | 59 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 425.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.2 | 2.7 | 245 | 79 | 1,012.3 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 62 | 476.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 1.5 | 171 | 91 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 67 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 0.8 | 150 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.3 | 0.9 | 252 | 59 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 418.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.0 | 1.3 | 167 | 66 | 1,010.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 25 | 567.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Marata?
Now 29.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 31.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 564 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 Marata today?
Sunrise around 06:41 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Marata?
Local time is 05:18. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Marata?
Marata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Marata?
DEM 55 m.
Where is Marata located?
It is at 9.24399, -12.38325 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Marata in?
It is in Sierra Leone.