Location & Surroundings
Masama is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 121 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamakwie, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Freetown is about 160 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kabala Airport, 79 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° 30' 48" N, 12° 13' 29" W
- Elevation DEM: 121 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 263 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:11
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Masama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (15 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 24.9 | 1.4 | 15 | 87 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 0.7 | 64 | 85 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 0.8 | 334 | 85 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.9 | 1.0 | 333 | 62 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 417.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.9 | 1.6 | 236 | 79 | 1,010.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 79 | 512.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 1.5 | 209 | 91 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 0.4 | 164 | 99 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.9 | 0.9 | 195 | 66 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 367.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.9 | 0.9 | 197 | 74 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 596.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 1.6 | 202 | 97 | 1,012.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 0.9 | 179 | 98 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 0.3 | 32 | 79 | 1,012.4 | 0.11 / 0.12 | 69 | 151.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.1 | 1.7 | 190 | 81 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 561.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masama?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Masama today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Masama?
Local time is 05:11. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Masama?
Masama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masama?
DEM 121 m.
Where is Masama located?
It is at 9.51331, -12.22459 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masama in?
It is in Sierra Leone.