Location & Surroundings
Masuntu is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 65 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kambia, 26 km to the west. The national capital Freetown is 97 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 83 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° 9' 54" N, 12° 41' 13" W
- Elevation DEM: 65 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,621 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:54
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Masuntu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masuntu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 23.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 31 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SE (152 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.11 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 | 23.0 | 1.7 | 152 | 99 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 3.0 | 107 | 99 | 1,012.7 | 80.26 / 80.26 | 100 | 13.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 1.4 | 105 | 98 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 42.80 | 100 | 30.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 1.2 | 113 | 98 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.92 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 1.4 | 111 | 99 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 2.3 | 134 | 83 | 1,015.1 | 0.40 / 0.51 | 98 | 195.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 1.8 | 217 | 94 | 1,013.1 | 6.71 / 7.22 | 90 | 570.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 193 | 98 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 1.70 | 100 | 4.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.8 | 1.2 | 155 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 1.5 | 136 | 84 | 1,015.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 89 | 180.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.9 | 1.7 | 253 | 84 | 1,012.5 | 0.68 / 0.71 | 91 | 535.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 1.6 | 260 | 96 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.7 | 1.1 | 254 | 96 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masuntu?
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 23.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 31 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Masuntu today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Masuntu?
Local time is 15:54. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Masuntu?
Masuntu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masuntu?
DEM 65 m.
Where is Masuntu located?
It is at 9.16492, -12.68706 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masuntu in?
It is in Sierra Leone.