Location & Surroundings
Masau is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 197 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bunumbu, 3 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is about 265 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kenema Airport, 44 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° 8' 38" N, 10° 51' 52" W
- Elevation DEM: 197 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 306 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:23
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Masau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 29.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 535 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (207 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 21.7 | 0.8 | 207 | 99 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 0.7 | 130 | 99 | 1,014.4 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.3 | 1.7 | 194 | 56 | 1,015.0 | 0.12 / 0.29 | 98 | 404.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 1.5 | 207 | 76 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 72 | 535.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 0.7 | 220 | 92 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 0.3 | 218 | 95 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 0.5 | 171 | 70 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 231.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 0.5 | 263 | 83 | 1,012.5 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 42 | 458.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.7 | 0.8 | 240 | 99 | 1,016.1 | 0.31 / 0.56 | 84 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 0.4 | 280 | 99 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 0.3 | 224 | 94 | 1,016.1 | 0.36 / 0.53 | 95 | 76.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 1.6 | 224 | 90 | 1,013.0 | 0.96 / 1.49 | 100 | 508.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.0 | 0.7 | 257 | 100 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masau?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 29.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 535 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 Masau today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Masau?
Local time is 09:23. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Masau?
Masau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masau?
DEM 197 m.
Where is Masau located?
It is at 8.14381, -10.86433 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masau in?
It is in Sierra Leone.