Location & Surroundings
Masunbum is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 122 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Binkolo, 11 km to the west. The national capital Freetown is about 160 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kabala Airport, 84 km away.
Also known as: Masunbun
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° 58' 54" N, 11° 53' 14" W
- Elevation DEM: 122 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 816 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:21
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Masunbum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masunbum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 29.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 484 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (205 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.93 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 | 0.8 | 205 | 98 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 195 | 99 | 1,014.7 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 0.7 | 127 | 98 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.0 | 1.9 | 190 | 63 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 64 | 411.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 1.2 | 274 | 87 | 1,012.9 | 0.75 / 0.93 | 28 | 484.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 1.1 | 237 | 98 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 81 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 0.4 | 182 | 99 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 0.9 | 225 | 74 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 89 | 300.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.0 | 1.1 | 194 | 87 | 1,012.9 | 0.22 / 0.30 | 85 | 417.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 221 | 98 | 1,016.2 | 0.10 / 0.40 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 0.5 | 213 | 99 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.5 | 1.4 | 251 | 67 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 57 | 334.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.8 | 1.6 | 236 | 94 | 1,013.1 | 2.25 / 2.34 | 97 | 533.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masunbum?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 29.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 484 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Masunbum today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Masunbum?
Local time is 02:21. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Masunbum?
Masunbum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masunbum?
DEM 122 m.
Where is Masunbum located?
It is at 8.98162, -11.88715 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masunbum in?
It is in Sierra Leone.