Location & Surroundings
Maitama is a settlement in FCT, Nigeria, at 520 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Abuja, 4 km to the south. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 28 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° 5' 44" N, 7° 29' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 520 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10,168 p/km²
- Built-up 34.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:36
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Maitama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maitama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
0.1 m/s NW (325 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 23.7 | 0.1 | 325 | 64 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.7 | 2.5 | 125 | 25 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 638.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 2.0 | 169 | 41 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 406.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 0.5 | 240 | 54 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 1.0 | 70 | 67 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.3 | 1.7 | 90 | 27 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 624.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.6 | 1.6 | 216 | 41 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 389.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 0.9 | 213 | 60 | 1,015.1 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.6 | 0.9 | 206 | 79 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 5 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.7 | 3.0 | 93 | 30 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 86 | 599.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 2.0 | 200 | 42 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 371.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 1.6 | 232 | 73 | 1,014.5 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.6 | 0.1 | 161 | 88 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 57 | 2.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maitama?
Now 23.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 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 Maitama today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Maitama?
Local time is 13:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Maitama?
Maitama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maitama?
DEM 520 m.
Where is Maitama located?
It is at 9.09563, 7.49840 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maitama in?
It is in Nigeria.