Location & Surroundings
Maseka is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 33 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kassiri, 17 km to the northeast. The national capital Freetown is 36 km to the south. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 21 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° 48' 20" N, 13° 12' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 33 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 638 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:32
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Maseka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maseka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 27.4 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 485 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
2.8 m/s SE (138 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 24.3 | 2.8 | 138 | 92 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 2.9 | 127 | 92 | 1,012.2 | 1.83 / 1.83 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.4 | 4.2 | 183 | 74 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.50 | 99 | 297.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.8 | 5.6 | 204 | 75 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 100 | 485.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 3.4 | 185 | 83 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 2.1 | 133 | 88 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.1 | 2.7 | 248 | 67 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 449.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 4.8 | 231 | 76 | 1,012.6 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 29 | 503.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.0 | 3.4 | 222 | 81 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 2.5 | 192 | 80 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.3 | 3.7 | 247 | 66 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 452.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 4.1 | 253 | 74 | 1,011.9 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 52 | 633.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.6 | 3.7 | 272 | 82 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 4.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maseka?
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 27.4 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 485 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 Maseka today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Maseka?
Local time is 08:32. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Maseka?
Maseka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maseka?
DEM 33 m.
Where is Maseka located?
It is at 8.80544, -13.20013 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maseka in?
It is in Sierra Leone.