Location & Surroundings
Maikama is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 260 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kuta, 16 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 130 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Minna Airport, 22 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
9° 48' 41" N, 6° 34' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 260 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 378 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:32
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Maikama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maikama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 27.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 336 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (138 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
79 %
Precip
1.06 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 | 24.0 | 1.0 | 138 | 92 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 1.0 | 162 | 94 | 1,012.6 | 1.61 / 1.61 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.8 | 2.5 | 199 | 78 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 71 | 276.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 2.1 | 203 | 89 | 1,009.8 | 0.17 / 0.30 | 5 | 335.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 1.4 | 179 | 92 | 1,011.9 | 0.75 / 1.06 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 1.8 | 186 | 97 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 1.04 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 1.6 | 244 | 91 | 1,013.0 | 1.70 / 2.75 | 78 | 96.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 1.2 | 179 | 92 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 99 | 222.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.9 | 0.5 | 335 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 1.54 / 1.70 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maikama?
Now 24.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 27.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 336 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Maikama today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Maikama?
Local time is 06:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Maikama?
Maikama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maikama?
DEM 260 m.
Where is Maikama located?
It is at 9.81136, 6.57916 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maikama in?
It is in Nigeria.