Location & Surroundings
Mafa is a third-order administrative division in Yobe State, Nigeria, at 342 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bornu Yassu, 50 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 620 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Maine-Soroa Airport, about 100 km away.
Overview
Mafa is ward in Yobe State, Nigeria.
It is located in Tarmuwa, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Tarmuwa
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 19' 14" N, 12° 6' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 342 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:51
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Weather in Mafa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mafa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 38.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 39.3 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 W/m2.
Temperature
38.4 C
Wind
4.4 m/s NE (51 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,009.7 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 38.4 | 4.4 | 51 | 12 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.5 | 4.6 | 40 | 19 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 352.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.0 | 3.8 | 22 | 20 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 2.9 | 46 | 22 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 7.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 39.3 | 5.8 | 44 | 12 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 661.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.7 | 4.5 | 42 | 20 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 349.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.3 | 3.2 | 25 | 22 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.5 | 2.6 | 56 | 22 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 5.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 40.3 | 5.8 | 95 | 12 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 647.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.3 | 4.7 | 38 | 16 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 347.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.4 | 3.1 | 42 | 21 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 2.7 | 70 | 25 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 6.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 40.4 | 5.9 | 78 | 10 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 618.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mafa?
Now 38.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 39.3 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 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 Mafa today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Mafa?
Local time is 00:51. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mafa?
Mafa is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Mafa?
DEM 342 m.
Where is Mafa located?
It is at 12.32054, 12.10761 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mafa in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry