Location & Surroundings
Maje is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 517 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mashi, 28 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 420 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 55 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
12° 47' 3" N, 8° 6' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 517 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 880 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:33
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Weather in Maje
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maje, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 33.5 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 531 W/m2.
Temperature
29.8 C
Wind
3.3 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
54 %
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 | 29.8 | 3.3 | 78 | 17 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 3.9 | 81 | 20 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 3.3 | 93 | 24 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.5 | 6.0 | 104 | 16 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 531.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.2 | 3.4 | 136 | 19 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 337.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 3.1 | 64 | 24 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 3.8 | 80 | 29 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.3 | 3.4 | 100 | 16 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 602.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.3 | 3.3 | 50 | 18 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 374.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 3.7 | 63 | 19 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 4.0 | 83 | 23 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.1 | 4.5 | 90 | 12 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 610.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.4 | 3.1 | 69 | 14 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 357.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maje?
Now 29.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 33.5 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 531 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 06:23 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Maje?
Local time is 02:33. 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 517 m.
Where is Maje located?
It is at 12.78421, 8.11448 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maje in?
It is in Nigeria.