Location & Surroundings
Machika is a third-order administrative division in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 694 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Funtua, 27 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 275 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 80 km away.
Overview
Machika is a ward of Nigeria.
It is located in Sabuwa, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Sabuwa
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 30' 34" N, 7° 3' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 694 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:21
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Places in Machika
Weather in Machika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Machika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 31.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (222 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,013.7 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 | 21.8 | 2.1 | 222 | 87 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.6 | 2.5 | 14 | 43 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 606.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.4 | 0.8 | 73 | 51 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 417.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 3.5 | 225 | 86 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 2.2 | 209 | 90 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.6 | 1.2 | 311 | 51 | 1,011.1 | 2.45 / 2.45 | 100 | 453.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 1.2 | 214 | 64 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 370.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 2.8 | 220 | 84 | 1,011.6 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.5 | 1.7 | 175 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.7 | 2.3 | 51 | 44 | 1,010.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 50 | 641.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 2.7 | 214 | 79 | 1,010.2 | 1.21 / 1.26 | 53 | 225.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 3.7 | 213 | 89 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.0 | 3.0 | 218 | 95 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Machika?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 31.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 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 Machika today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Machika?
Local time is 18:21. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Machika?
Machika is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Machika?
DEM 694 m.
Where is Machika located?
It is at 11.50940, 7.06174 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Machika in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry