Location & Surroundings
Maaji is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 428 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwatarkwashi, 20 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 365 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 29 km away.
Also known as: Unguwar Maaji
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
12° 17' 7" N, 6° 56' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 428 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 311 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:50
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Maaji
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maaji, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 32.9 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 578 W/m2.
Temperature
32.9 C
Wind
3.5 m/s W (254 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 32.9 | 3.5 | 254 | 47 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.3 | 2.4 | 265 | 55 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 444.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 4.7 | 232 | 74 | 1,012.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 3.8 | 213 | 85 | 1,012.7 | 0.29 / 0.31 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.9 | 5.2 | 247 | 54 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 577.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 5.6 | 243 | 72 | 1,010.4 | 1.08 / 1.08 | 97 | 401.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 4.9 | 139 | 85 | 1,012.5 | 0.56 / 1.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 6.1 | 229 | 81 | 1,012.2 | 2.90 / 4.54 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.4 | 1.8 | 211 | 49 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 284.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 3.4 | 252 | 71 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 301.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 3.3 | 241 | 90 | 1,013.0 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 2.5 | 222 | 93 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 2.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.9 | 3.0 | 266 | 52 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 641.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maaji?
Now 32.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 32.9 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 578 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 Maaji today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Maaji?
Local time is 21:50. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Maaji?
Maaji is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maaji?
DEM 428 m.
Where is Maaji located?
It is at 12.28514, 6.93418 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maaji in?
It is in Nigeria.