Location & Surroundings
Makarta is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 423 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gusau, 18 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 370 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 17 km away.
Also known as: Unguwar Makarta
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° 18' 53" N, 6° 44' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 423 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 654 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:19
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Makarta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makarta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 33.6 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 616 W/m2.
Temperature
30.7 C
Wind
2.4 m/s W (266 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
42 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 30.7 | 2.4 | 266 | 50 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 3.0 | 245 | 64 | 1,012.9 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 2.9 | 217 | 76 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.6 | 3.4 | 246 | 47 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 615.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.5 | 5.0 | 219 | 65 | 1,009.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 96 | 393.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 5.0 | 221 | 81 | 1,012.3 | 0.42 / 0.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 5.1 | 224 | 89 | 1,013.4 | 0.03 / 0.50 | 99 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.6 | 6.0 | 243 | 53 | 1,012.3 | 0.28 / 0.79 | 53 | 623.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.9 | 4.8 | 233 | 76 | 1,011.7 | 0.78 / 1.57 | 33 | 322.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 4.0 | 173 | 87 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 4.2 | 256 | 85 | 1,010.9 | 2.06 / 3.25 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.2 | 5.2 | 256 | 58 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 525.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.9 | 3.1 | 259 | 65 | 1,010.2 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 84 | 432.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makarta?
Now 30.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 33.6 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 616 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makarta today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Makarta?
Local time is 05:19. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makarta?
Makarta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makarta?
DEM 423 m.
Where is Makarta located?
It is at 12.31486, 6.73699 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makarta in?
It is in Nigeria.