Location & Surroundings
Matoto is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 59 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kukuna, 19 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is about 110 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 95 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° 14' 14" N, 12° 36' 10" W
- Elevation DEM: 59 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 71 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:12
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Matoto
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matoto, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 24.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 4.7 mm. Solar peaks near 210 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
2.1 m/s W (291 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
4.74 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 | 23.6 | 2.1 | 291 | 99 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 0.6 | 277 | 99 | 1,011.1 | 16.42 / 16.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 1.7 | 26 | 93 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 2.47 | 100 | 81.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 1.8 | 190 | 96 | 1,009.8 | 0.71 / 3.18 | 99 | 209.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 1.4 | 166 | 99 | 1,012.5 | 1.56 / 4.74 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.6 | 115 | 99 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.83 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 2.4 | 165 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 0.82 / 1.65 | 100 | 88.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 1.5 | 193 | 97 | 1,011.6 | 2.60 / 4.25 | 100 | 89.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.6 | 1.0 | 162 | 98 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.94 | 99 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 1.3 | 121 | 99 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 1.8 | 134 | 88 | 1,015.1 | 1.52 / 2.00 | 100 | 273.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 2.2 | 227 | 94 | 1,012.2 | 4.96 / 6.96 | 49 | 597.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.5 | 1.3 | 223 | 97 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 2.68 | 100 | 5.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matoto?
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 24.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 4.7 mm. Solar peaks near 210 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Matoto today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Matoto?
Local time is 11:12. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Matoto?
Matoto is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matoto?
DEM 59 m.
Where is Matoto located?
It is at 9.23709, -12.60280 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matoto in?
It is in Sierra Leone.