Location & Surroundings
Matimbo is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 23 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Waterloo, 19 km to the west. The national capital Freetown is 41 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Hastings Airport, 26 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° 19' 13" N, 12° 54' 5" W
- Elevation DEM: 23 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 122 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:32
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Matimbo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matimbo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 27.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 207 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (124 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 24.3 | 1.0 | 124 | 91 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 1.4 | 94 | 94 | 1,011.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.3 | 1.9 | 117 | 76 | 1,013.5 | 0.15 / 0.16 | 99 | 190.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 1.3 | 79 | 83 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 207.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.7 | 101 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 0.5 | 149 | 87 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.9 | 0.9 | 140 | 55 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 442.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 2.8 | 255 | 82 | 1,011.5 | 0.62 / 0.62 | 85 | 497.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.7 | 1.5 | 275 | 88 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 69 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 0.9 | 336 | 91 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.4 | 0.8 | 248 | 58 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 57 | 450.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.6 | 1.5 | 260 | 84 | 1,010.7 | 2.15 / 2.16 | 89 | 435.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.2 | 0.9 | 316 | 92 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 94 | 1.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matimbo?
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 27.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 207 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 Matimbo today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Matimbo?
Local time is 09:32. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Matimbo?
Matimbo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matimbo?
DEM 23 m.
Where is Matimbo located?
It is at 8.32019, -12.90152 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matimbo in?
It is in Sierra Leone.