Location & Surroundings
Makera is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 480 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwatarkwashi, 17 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 345 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 31 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
-
Coordinates
12° 7' 58" N, 6° 58' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 480 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 30 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:43
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Makera
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makera, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 36.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
3.4 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 21.9 | 3.4 | 102 | 26 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.1 | 3.7 | 53 | 11 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 635.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 1.9 | 50 | 17 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 412.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 2.1 | 29 | 19 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 2.4 | 139 | 23 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.7 | 2.3 | 105 | 12 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 630.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.2 | 2.1 | 280 | 17 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 406.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 0.6 | 149 | 23 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.0 | 2.1 | 196 | 27 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.1 | 1.3 | 358 | 12 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 618.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.8 | 1.8 | 74 | 19 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 400.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 0.9 | 201 | 27 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.3 | 1.8 | 146 | 30 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makera?
Now 21.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 36.1 C, max wind 3.7 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 Makera today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Makera?
Local time is 15:43. 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 480 m.
Where is Makera located?
It is at 12.13274, 6.97748 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makera in?
It is in Nigeria.