Location & Surroundings
Ma is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 533 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwarzo, 25 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 295 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 68 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° 41' 18" N, 7° 57' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 533 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 386 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:47
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 34.6 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 654 W/m2.
Temperature
28.0 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NE (49 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,011.0 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 | 28.0 | 2.7 | 49 | 29 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.8 | 72 | 34 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 3.0 | 51 | 37 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.6 | 4.6 | 87 | 20 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 654.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.0 | 2.3 | 144 | 30 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 416.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 2.0 | 198 | 36 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 1.7 | 188 | 46 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.7 | 1.1 | 121 | 21 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 650.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.6 | 2.1 | 176 | 32 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 411.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 0.6 | 209 | 44 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 3.2 | 242 | 62 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.2 | 3.1 | 82 | 22 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 648.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.2 | 2.9 | 81 | 25 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 403.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ma?
Now 28.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 34.6 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 654 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 Ma today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Ma?
Local time is 05:47. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ma?
Ma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ma?
DEM 533 m.
Where is Ma located?
It is at 11.68833, 7.95046 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ma in?
It is in Nigeria.