Location & Surroundings
Dan Makarwa is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 503 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bena, 17 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 295 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gusau, about 115 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
11° 19' 50" N, 6° 4' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 503 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,023 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:18
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dan Makarwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dan Makarwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 27.2 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 4.1 mm. Solar peaks near 273 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SE (119 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
49 %
Precip
4.07 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 | 21.7 | 1.9 | 119 | 91 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 2.6 | 168 | 94 | 1,013.7 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 51 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 3.3 | 217 | 70 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 98 | 272.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 1.4 | 264 | 89 | 1,012.4 | 1.62 / 1.63 | 48 | 253.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 1.8 | 248 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 2.44 / 4.07 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 2.3 | 273 | 97 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.2 | 2.1 | 288 | 63 | 1,012.5 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 77 | 470.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 284 | 95 | 1,012.5 | 14.08 / 14.20 | 99 | 241.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.7 | 1.8 | 166 | 94 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.6 | 191 | 95 | 1,013.8 | 1.96 / 2.04 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.3 | 2.2 | 67 | 73 | 1,013.4 | 2.10 / 4.14 | 96 | 467.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.3 | 288 | 91 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 2.32 | 100 | 221.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.6 | 0.4 | 177 | 89 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dan Makarwa?
Now 21.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 27.2 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 4.1 mm. Solar peaks near 273 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dan Makarwa today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Dan Makarwa?
Local time is 11:18. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dan Makarwa?
Dan Makarwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dan Makarwa?
DEM 503 m.
Where is Dan Makarwa located?
It is at 11.33047, 6.08309 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dan Makarwa in?
It is in Nigeria.