Location & Surroundings
Masama is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 28 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Port Loko, 22 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is 53 km to the west. The nearest airport is Hastings Airport, 45 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° 34' 26" N, 12° 45' 29" W
- Elevation DEM: 28 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 31 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:34
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 11 h 57 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 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 31.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 3.9 mm. Solar peaks near 612 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NW (308 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
3.93 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 | 24.0 | 0.4 | 308 | 96 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 0.5 | 75 | 98 | 1,011.7 | 3.49 / 3.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.8 | 1.1 | 190 | 62 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 42 | 376.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 1.9 | 189 | 91 | 1,010.2 | 5.27 / 5.33 | 14 | 612.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 1.0 | 175 | 98 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 3.93 | 9 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 0.9 | 146 | 99 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.0 | 1.3 | 161 | 64 | 1,013.1 | 2.13 / 2.58 | 34 | 461.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 1.4 | 261 | 92 | 1,011.2 | 6.34 / 8.92 | 13 | 627.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.5 | 0.2 | 280 | 97 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 4.32 | 81 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 0.6 | 299 | 98 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.91 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.5 | 1.8 | 353 | 59 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 414.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 0.9 | 311 | 89 | 1,011.0 | 6.15 / 6.15 | 55 | 590.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.4 | 1.2 | 286 | 96 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 1.95 | 99 | 2.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masama?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 31.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 3.9 mm. Solar peaks near 612 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Masama today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Masama?
Local time is 08:34. 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 28 m.
Where is Masama located?
It is at 8.57396, -12.75794 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masama in?
It is in Sierra Leone.