Location & Surroundings
Matamba is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 40 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Port Loko, 15 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is 48 km to the west. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 41 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° 38' 5" N, 12° 49' 21" W
- Elevation DEM: 40 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 43 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:34
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Matamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 33.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 516 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
0.1 m/s W (268 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 23.7 | 0.1 | 268 | 96 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.4 | 0.5 | 241 | 54 | 1,012.7 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 46 | 470.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 1.4 | 238 | 85 | 1,011.7 | 2.98 / 3.22 | 10 | 515.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 1.0 | 246 | 94 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 4 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 0.5 | 277 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.7 | 1.6 | 302 | 59 | 1,013.4 | 0.77 / 0.81 | 40 | 457.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 1.7 | 248 | 88 | 1,012.2 | 6.21 / 7.02 | 96 | 622.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 1.4 | 245 | 95 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 6.26 | 100 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.1 | 1.0 | 256 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.21 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.6 | 1.4 | 273 | 66 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 91 | 246.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.2 | 1.9 | 276 | 79 | 1,011.3 | 0.32 / 0.39 | 63 | 448.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 1.4 | 274 | 93 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 12 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.6 | 0.1 | 262 | 93 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matamba?
Now 23.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 33.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 516 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 Matamba today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Matamba?
Local time is 16:34. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Matamba?
Matamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matamba?
DEM 40 m.
Where is Matamba located?
It is at 8.63464, -12.82247 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matamba in?
It is in Sierra Leone.