Location & Surroundings
Mada is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 299 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lafia, 25 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 155 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 81 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
8° 25' 33" N, 8° 43' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 299 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11,162 p/km²
- Built-up 17.4%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:31
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Weather in Mada
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mada, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 27.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 295 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (269 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 23.8 | 1.7 | 269 | 94 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 2.3 | 228 | 78 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 295.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 1.9 | 180 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 140.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 1.5 | 166 | 90 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 1.9 | 274 | 90 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.0 | 2.4 | 157 | 81 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 211.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 1.5 | 192 | 91 | 1,010.8 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 94 | 125.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 2.0 | 241 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.8 | 1.6 | 242 | 89 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.6 | 2.4 | 245 | 59 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 653.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 2.8 | 184 | 87 | 1,010.7 | 0.13 / 0.14 | 29 | 400.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 1.9 | 225 | 91 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.5 | 1.3 | 260 | 96 | 1,013.6 | 0.68 / 0.68 | 90 | 4.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mada?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 27.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 295 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 Mada today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Mada?
Local time is 17:31. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mada?
Mada is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mada?
DEM 299 m.
Where is Mada located?
It is at 8.42584, 8.73012 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mada in?
It is in Nigeria.