Location & Surroundings
Makera is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 439 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kaura Namoda, 30 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 380 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 30 km away.
Also known as: Unguwar Makera
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° 25' 24" N, 6° 47' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 439 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,031 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:32
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Makera
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makera, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 36.8 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 633 W/m2.
Temperature
35.8 C
Wind
4.5 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
34 %
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 | 35.8 | 4.5 | 95 | 19 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.8 | 3.6 | 85 | 26 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 407.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 2.4 | 96 | 28 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 3.8 | 93 | 32 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.8 | 6.0 | 78 | 15 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 632.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.2 | 2.8 | 85 | 23 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 402.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 2.8 | 78 | 26 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 3.7 | 93 | 27 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 36.7 | 6.4 | 85 | 12 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 638.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.1 | 3.3 | 92 | 19 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 414.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 3.3 | 76 | 21 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 3.6 | 100 | 21 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 36.0 | 5.8 | 90 | 13 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 630.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makera?
Now 35.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 36.8 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 633 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 Makera today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Makera?
Local time is 23:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makera?
Makera is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makera?
DEM 439 m.
Where is Makera located?
It is at 12.42333, 6.79830 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makera in?
It is in Nigeria.