Location & Surroundings
Gidan-Marafa is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 333 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Goronyo, 13 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 535 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 71 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
13° 27' 20" N, 5° 33' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 333 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,246 p/km²
- Built-up 5.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:55
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gidan-Marafa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gidan-Marafa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 36.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 W/m2.
Temperature
27.2 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
45 %
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 | 27.2 | 1.8 | 204 | 56 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.8 | 2.8 | 89 | 21 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 622.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.3 | 2.2 | 97 | 25 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 448.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.3 | 0.8 | 278 | 38 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.3 | 3.2 | 218 | 55 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.8 | 0.7 | 154 | 29 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 617.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.8 | 0.6 | 50 | 29 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 442.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.2 | 2.5 | 268 | 40 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.3 | 4.3 | 204 | 70 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.5 | 2.6 | 238 | 34 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 612.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.0 | 1.4 | 130 | 31 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 438.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.7 | 5.2 | 235 | 53 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.3 | 2.6 | 201 | 65 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 1.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gidan-Marafa?
Now 27.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 36.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 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 Gidan-Marafa today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Gidan-Marafa?
Local time is 16:55. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gidan-Marafa?
Gidan-Marafa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gidan-Marafa?
DEM 333 m.
Where is Gidan-Marafa located?
It is at 13.45543, 5.55407 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gidan-Marafa in?
It is in Nigeria.