Location & Surroundings
Makata is a stream in Western, Ghana, at 29 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Prestea, 14 km to the north. The national capital Accra is about 215 km to the east. The nearest airport is Takoradi Airport, 61 km away.
Basic Data
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 18' 33" N, 2° 7' 55" W
- Elevation DEM: 29 m
- Timezone Africa/Accra
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Cedi (GHS)
- Phone Prefix +233
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:22
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Makata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 27.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 463 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (216 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
24 %
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 | 22.3 | 1.1 | 216 | 98 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 0.9 | 212 | 98 | 1,013.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.5 | 3.3 | 184 | 73 | 1,013.5 | 1.93 / 1.95 | 73 | 463.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 2.8 | 199 | 82 | 1,012.4 | 0.22 / 2.17 | 52 | 411.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 1.2 | 197 | 98 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 0.5 | 164 | 98 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.8 | 1.3 | 207 | 57 | 1,014.8 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 96 | 448.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 2.7 | 188 | 76 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 92 | 196.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.1 | 1.1 | 201 | 93 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 0.8 | 206 | 94 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.9 | 2.0 | 192 | 65 | 1,015.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 95 | 265.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 2.5 | 205 | 81 | 1,014.1 | 0.10 / 0.17 | 99 | 184.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.2 | 1.5 | 213 | 92 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makata?
Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 27.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 463 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 Makata today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Makata?
Local time is 07:22. Time zone: Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makata?
Makata is a stream.
What is the elevation of Makata?
DEM 29 m.
Where is Makata located?
It is at 5.30914, -2.13196 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makata in?
It is in Ghana.