Location & Surroundings
Magaji is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 453 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwatarkwashi, 11 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 360 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 10 km away.
Also known as: Unguwar Magaji
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° 13' 40" N, 6° 46' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 453 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 60 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:32
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Magaji
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Magaji, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 33.0 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.
Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
2.6 m/s W (250 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
19 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 26.2 | 2.6 | 250 | 66 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 2.5 | 232 | 76 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.0 | 3.2 | 248 | 47 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 607.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.6 | 3.6 | 241 | 56 | 1,010.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 21 | 422.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 5.6 | 224 | 76 | 1,012.0 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 4.9 | 212 | 85 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.5 | 5.1 | 248 | 55 | 1,012.4 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 97 | 609.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.8 | 3.9 | 245 | 71 | 1,011.6 | 2.63 / 2.77 | 99 | 431.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.7 | 4.8 | 203 | 86 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 2.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 3.5 | 204 | 85 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 1.71 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.2 | 4.0 | 200 | 52 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 395.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 4.6 | 270 | 74 | 1,011.3 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 82 | 405.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.7 | 2.8 | 238 | 88 | 1,012.3 | 0.44 / 0.65 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Magaji?
Now 26.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 33.0 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 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 Magaji today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Magaji?
Local time is 10:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Magaji?
Magaji is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Magaji?
DEM 453 m.
Where is Magaji located?
It is at 12.22791, 6.76858 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Magaji in?
It is in Nigeria.