Location & Surroundings
Masao is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 116 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Blama, 10 km to the southeast. The national capital Freetown is about 210 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kenema Airport, 28 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° 54' 48" N, 11° 25' 44" W
- Elevation DEM: 116 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,032 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:08
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Masao
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masao, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 32.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 467 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
0.4 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.06 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 | 23.3 | 0.4 | 98 | 92 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 0.2 | 98 | 97 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.0 | 0.9 | 137 | 54 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 424.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 1.7 | 221 | 88 | 1,010.9 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 45 | 466.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 0.8 | 248 | 99 | 1,014.0 | 0.58 / 1.06 | 33 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 0.6 | 299 | 99 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.2 | 0.8 | 317 | 61 | 1,012.3 | 0.06 / 0.11 | 52 | 384.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 1.6 | 207 | 89 | 1,010.7 | 0.69 / 0.80 | 9 | 511.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.5 | 0.5 | 227 | 99 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 0.6 | 322 | 100 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.8 | 0.8 | 256 | 63 | 1,012.1 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 88 | 377.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 1.7 | 218 | 88 | 1,010.4 | 1.06 / 1.18 | 14 | 338.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.5 | 0.8 | 260 | 98 | 1,012.9 | 2.45 / 3.64 | 43 | 0.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masao?
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 32.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 467 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Masao today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Masao?
Local time is 08:08. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Masao?
Masao is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masao?
DEM 116 m.
Where is Masao located?
It is at 7.91338, -11.42891 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masao in?
It is in Sierra Leone.