Location & Surroundings
Madakka is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 478 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zango, 17 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 440 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 91 km away.
Also known as: Madukka
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° 54' 7" N, 8° 29' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 478 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,462 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:26
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Madakka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Madakka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 34.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 W/m2.
Temperature
32.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 | 1.9 | 206 | 38 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.2 | 1.2 | 109 | 42 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 448.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 4.4 | 230 | 60 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 2.9 | 245 | 70 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 3.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.4 | 0.9 | 284 | 39 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 655.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.6 | 2.8 | 153 | 40 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 438.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 0.9 | 8 | 63 | 1,012.4 | 4.79 / 4.79 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 2.2 | 141 | 69 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 74 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.3 | 3.8 | 125 | 42 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 100 | 606.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.6 | 1.1 | 85 | 52 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 207.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 2.4 | 135 | 67 | 1,012.9 | 1.23 / 1.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 2.6 | 198 | 72 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 99 | 3.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.4 | 3.2 | 293 | 42 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 634.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Madakka?
Now 32.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 34.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 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 Madakka today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Madakka?
Local time is 23:26. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Madakka?
Madakka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Madakka?
DEM 478 m.
Where is Madakka located?
It is at 12.90190, 8.48874 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Madakka in?
It is in Nigeria.