Location & Surroundings
Masan is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 16 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Moyamba, 24 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is 99 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Gbangbatok Airport, 26 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
7° 57' 36" N, 12° 30' 38" W
- Elevation DEM: 16 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:00
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Masan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 527 W/m2.
Temperature
32.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (302 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 32.4 | 1.2 | 302 | 57 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 2.0 | 255 | 88 | 1,014.5 | 4.45 / 4.45 | 22 | 526.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 0.8 | 238 | 94 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 71 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 0.9 | 328 | 97 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.6 | 0.8 | 354 | 56 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 400.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.3 | 2.5 | 232 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 1.23 / 1.23 | 60 | 565.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 1.2 | 194 | 93 | 1,015.5 | 0.73 / 1.96 | 64 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 0.7 | 120 | 95 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.5 | 1.5 | 195 | 54 | 1,015.0 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 44 | 419.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 2.0 | 203 | 89 | 1,013.5 | 6.86 / 6.88 | 9 | 507.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 0.6 | 222 | 94 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 1.37 | 43 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 0.7 | 51 | 96 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.1 | 1.3 | 111 | 76 | 1,015.4 | 0.24 / 0.29 | 99 | 302.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masan?
Now 32.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 527 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 Masan today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Masan?
Local time is 20:00. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Masan?
Masan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masan?
DEM 16 m.
Where is Masan located?
It is at 7.95989, -12.51058 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masan in?
It is in Sierra Leone.