Location & Surroundings
Masao is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 11 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gandorhun, 10 km to the northeast. The national capital Freetown is about 190 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bo Airport, 59 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° 25' 33" N, 11° 52' 58" W
- Elevation DEM: 11 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 104 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:27
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 53 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 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 31.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 424 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
3.4 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,013.4 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 | 25.4 | 3.4 | 93 | 82 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 1.1 | 65 | 83 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 150.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 1.3 | 68 | 89 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 1.3 | 119 | 94 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.5 | 1.5 | 130 | 60 | 1,012.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 57 | 423.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 2.4 | 209 | 86 | 1,011.2 | 2.32 / 2.33 | 96 | 417.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 1.1 | 217 | 94 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 1.41 | 89 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 0.9 | 322 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 31.5 | 1.2 | 290 | 64 | 1,012.2 | 0.04 / 0.54 | 62 | 429.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 2.3 | 227 | 84 | 1,010.8 | 0.95 / 1.49 | 52 | 504.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 1.1 | 298 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 99 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 0.9 | 331 | 97 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.6 | 1.2 | 241 | 65 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 94 | 384.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masao?
Now 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 31.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 424 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 Masao today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Masao?
Local time is 19:27. 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 11 m.
Where is Masao located?
It is at 7.42592, -11.88266 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masao in?
It is in Sierra Leone.