Location & Surroundings
Motongu is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 20 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Waterloo, 31 km to the west. The national capital Freetown is 52 km to the west. The nearest airport is Hastings Airport, 38 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° 20' 0" N, 12° 47' 19" W
- Elevation DEM: 20 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 348 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:31
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Motongu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Motongu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 33.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 450 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.2 m/s S (167 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 23.1 | 0.2 | 167 | 93 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.7 | 0.6 | 125 | 52 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 449.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 1.7 | 238 | 86 | 1,011.0 | 1.79 / 1.79 | 62 | 417.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 1.4 | 228 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.94 | 13 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 0.0 | 307 | 97 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.7 | 1.0 | 282 | 55 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 457.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 1.7 | 251 | 87 | 1,011.0 | 2.94 / 2.94 | 79 | 530.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 1.1 | 278 | 95 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 90 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.7 | 0.6 | 359 | 97 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.5 | 0.3 | 244 | 58 | 1,011.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 91 | 421.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.4 | 1.4 | 228 | 84 | 1,010.6 | 1.18 / 1.24 | 5 | 352.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 1.1 | 267 | 95 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 44 | 1.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.0 | 0.2 | 258 | 97 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Motongu?
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 33.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 450 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 Motongu today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Motongu?
Local time is 15:31. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Motongu?
Motongu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Motongu?
DEM 20 m.
Where is Motongu located?
It is at 8.33338, -12.78850 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Motongu in?
It is in Sierra Leone.