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
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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 22:53
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 15 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 34.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 34.2 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 506 W/m2.
Temperature
34.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (164 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 34.2 | 1.2 | 164 | 39 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.7 | 3.7 | 118 | 50 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 476.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 1.3 | 223 | 73 | 1,013.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 2.3 | 189 | 77 | 1,013.2 | 0.06 / 0.11 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.8 | 0.5 | 33 | 42 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 506.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.0 | 1.2 | 177 | 53 | 1,008.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 1 | 391.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 4.6 | 272 | 89 | 1,013.8 | 6.48 / 6.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 2.6 | 215 | 88 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.1 | 4.7 | 235 | 59 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 378.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 3.1 | 285 | 76 | 1,012.0 | 0.88 / 0.88 | 72 | 329.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 3.8 | 233 | 90 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 3.3 | 232 | 90 | 1,013.6 | 0.26 / 0.62 | 26 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.8 | 5.1 | 236 | 54 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 628.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makera?
Now 34.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 34.2 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 506 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 06:20 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Makera?
Local time is 22:53. 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.