Location & Surroundings
Masima is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 49 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Moyamba, 31 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is about 115 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Gbangbatok Airport, 13 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° 52' 53" N, 12° 22' 58" W
- Elevation DEM: 49 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:45
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Masima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 32.5 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 430 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
0.4 m/s W (268 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
0.70 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 | 23.4 | 0.4 | 268 | 96 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.5 | 0.4 | 253 | 57 | 1,016.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 58 | 417.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 1.9 | 253 | 87 | 1,015.1 | 4.01 / 4.09 | 6 | 430.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 1.4 | 258 | 95 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 1.06 | 5 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 0.9 | 308 | 97 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.8 | 2.0 | 295 | 60 | 1,016.2 | 0.54 / 1.24 | 60 | 410.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 2.2 | 270 | 88 | 1,014.3 | 3.20 / 4.43 | 59 | 505.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 1.6 | 278 | 95 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 99 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.6 | 0.7 | 36 | 96 | 1,014.8 | 0.18 / 0.33 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.7 | 1.0 | 231 | 59 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 343.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 1.5 | 223 | 85 | 1,013.1 | 1.42 / 1.43 | 65 | 410.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 1.3 | 224 | 95 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 8 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.3 | 0.1 | 124 | 97 | 1,014.2 | 0.23 / 0.32 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masima?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 32.5 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 430 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Masima today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Masima?
Local time is 17:45. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Masima?
Masima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masima?
DEM 49 m.
Where is Masima located?
It is at 7.88150, -12.38288 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masima in?
It is in Sierra Leone.