Location & Surroundings
Maimakawa is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 428 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gaya, 16 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 355 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 72 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
11° 48' 0" N, 9° 8' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 428 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 376 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:46
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Nearby
Weather in Maimakawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maimakawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 35.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SW (210 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 26.9 | 2.7 | 210 | 55 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 2.6 | 260 | 63 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.6 | 1.4 | 62 | 30 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 631.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.3 | 3.4 | 184 | 40 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 347.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 3.2 | 176 | 53 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.6 | 2.1 | 268 | 59 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.9 | 0.4 | 337 | 36 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 613.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.2 | 2.3 | 19 | 44 | 1,007.7 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 99 | 383.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.0 | 3.4 | 164 | 71 | 1,010.5 | 1.48 / 1.67 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 2.7 | 238 | 78 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 14 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.3 | 2.6 | 69 | 33 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 660.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.6 | 2.2 | 86 | 34 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 415.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.6 | 2.8 | 218 | 46 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maimakawa?
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 35.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 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 Maimakawa today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Maimakawa?
Local time is 11:46. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Maimakawa?
Maimakawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maimakawa?
DEM 428 m.
Where is Maimakawa located?
It is at 11.80000, 9.13333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maimakawa in?
It is in Nigeria.