Location & Surroundings
Maje is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 438 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gusau, 32 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 350 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 35 km away.
Also known as: Maje (2)
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° 0' 13" N, 6° 25' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 438 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 238 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:08
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Maje
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maje, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 35.1 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 598 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
2.0 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
57 %
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 | 25.0 | 2.0 | 92 | 28 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 2.4 | 86 | 27 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.1 | 3.9 | 73 | 14 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 598.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.6 | 2.6 | 104 | 21 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 416.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 2.5 | 122 | 22 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 3.7 | 78 | 26 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.2 | 5.7 | 94 | 15 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 630.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.2 | 2.4 | 120 | 21 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 414.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.6 | 1.6 | 105 | 22 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 2.6 | 143 | 28 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.6 | 5.0 | 88 | 11 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 630.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.5 | 2.1 | 130 | 17 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 417.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.4 | 0.8 | 120 | 22 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maje?
Now 25.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 35.1 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 598 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 Maje today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Maje?
Local time is 10:08. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Maje?
Maje is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maje?
DEM 438 m.
Where is Maje located?
It is at 12.00351, 6.41897 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maje in?
It is in Nigeria.