Location & Surroundings
Metel is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 99 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamakwie, 6 km to the east. The national capital Freetown is about 155 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kabala Airport, 87 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° 30' 9" N, 12° 17' 57" W
- Elevation DEM: 99 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 160 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:52
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Metel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Metel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 31.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 431 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (23 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 26.0 | 0.9 | 23 | 82 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 1.5 | 19 | 86 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 258.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 0.6 | 78 | 87 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 0.5 | 357 | 86 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.0 | 0.8 | 297 | 63 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 430.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.7 | 0.9 | 254 | 74 | 1,010.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 34 | 585.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 1.7 | 206 | 90 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 0.4 | 256 | 99 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.8 | 0.7 | 269 | 67 | 1,012.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 52 | 343.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.0 | 0.2 | 208 | 74 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 587.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 188 | 97 | 1,012.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 77 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 0.4 | 162 | 99 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.0 | 0.4 | 308 | 71 | 1,011.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 50 | 289.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Metel?
Now 26.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 31.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 431 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 Metel today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Metel?
Local time is 22:52. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Metel?
Metel is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Metel?
DEM 99 m.
Where is Metel located?
It is at 9.50262, -12.29905 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Metel in?
It is in Sierra Leone.