Location & Surroundings
Masela is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 79 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kukuna, 21 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is 99 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 85 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
9° 12' 52" N, 12° 42' 45" W
- Elevation DEM: 79 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 630 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:02
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Masela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 550 W/m2.
Temperature
31.3 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (41 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 31.3 | 1.3 | 41 | 63 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 1.3 | 354 | 80 | 1,011.2 | 0.89 / 0.89 | 78 | 550.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 0.9 | 285 | 95 | 1,013.3 | 1.63 / 2.52 | 90 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 0.6 | 286 | 96 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.2 | 1.5 | 273 | 65 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 427.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.6 | 2.3 | 264 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 4.18 / 4.18 | 59 | 572.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 1.9 | 259 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 47 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 0.6 | 350 | 96 | 1,011.7 | 1.94 / 2.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.2 | 1.8 | 240 | 67 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 98 | 366.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 2.3 | 258 | 91 | 1,010.1 | 3.06 / 3.22 | 96 | 537.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 0.9 | 64 | 98 | 1,013.2 | 13.90 / 17.12 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 2.6 | 56 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 11.41 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.1 | 3.7 | 52 | 69 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 354.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masela?
Now 31.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 550 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 Masela today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Masela?
Local time is 00:02. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Masela?
Masela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masela?
DEM 79 m.
Where is Masela located?
It is at 9.21447, -12.71247 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masela in?
It is in Sierra Leone.