Location & Surroundings
Maje is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 425 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gusau, 33 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 350 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 36 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° 0' 45" N, 6° 24' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 425 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 250 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:47
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
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 mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 36.1 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Temperature
29.8 C
Wind
3.2 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,010.7 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 | 29.8 | 3.2 | 111 | 27 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 2.3 | 99 | 30 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 3.5 | 80 | 35 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.1 | 5.1 | 95 | 19 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 636.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.2 | 3.2 | 150 | 27 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 430.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 2.5 | 196 | 39 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 2.0 | 181 | 48 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.5 | 0.3 | 82 | 24 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 628.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.4 | 0.6 | 154 | 29 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 422.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 2.8 | 199 | 51 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 3.2 | 179 | 68 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.8 | 2.3 | 32 | 26 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 622.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.1 | 1.7 | 108 | 29 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 421.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maje?
Now 29.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 36.1 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 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 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Maje?
Local time is 01:47. 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 425 m.
Where is Maje located?
It is at 12.01238, 6.41025 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maje in?
It is in Nigeria.