Location & Surroundings
Mada is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 482 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwatarkwashi, 12 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 350 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 26 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
12° 8' 9" N, 6° 55' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 482 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11,407 p/km²
- Built-up 16.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:18
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mada
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mada, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 35.8 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SW (219 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 24.2 | 2.0 | 219 | 65 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.8 | 2.2 | 74 | 23 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 652.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.6 | 1.8 | 112 | 27 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 440.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 3.3 | 219 | 57 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 2.8 | 223 | 78 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.0 | 2.4 | 284 | 35 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 569.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.9 | 2.9 | 257 | 36 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 370.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 3.5 | 212 | 65 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.5 | 2.7 | 211 | 78 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.0 | 1.8 | 328 | 31 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 600.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.9 | 1.6 | 131 | 31 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 405.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 2.2 | 201 | 41 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.4 | 3.4 | 202 | 74 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 2.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mada?
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 35.8 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 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 06:20 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Mada?
Local time is 16:18. 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 482 m.
Where is Mada located?
It is at 12.13592, 6.93184 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mada in?
It is in Nigeria.