Location & Surroundings
Makera is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 502 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dutsin-Ma, 12 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 365 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 75 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° 20' 58" N, 7° 29' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 502 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,915 p/km²
- Built-up 5.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:44
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Weather in Makera
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makera, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 36.3 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 612 W/m2.
Temperature
36.3 C
Wind
5.4 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,011.2 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 | 36.3 | 5.4 | 92 | 12 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.9 | 4.2 | 76 | 17 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 390.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 3.4 | 116 | 19 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 4.0 | 113 | 25 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.2 | 5.9 | 83 | 12 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 611.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.3 | 3.1 | 59 | 19 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 386.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 3.6 | 103 | 22 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 3.4 | 82 | 27 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 36.6 | 6.6 | 89 | 11 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 607.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.7 | 3.8 | 87 | 14 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 351.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 4.5 | 65 | 18 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 4.6 | 101 | 25 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.4 | 6.6 | 99 | 14 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 485.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makera?
Now 36.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 36.3 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 612 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 06:24 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Makera?
Local time is 00:44. 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 502 m.
Where is Makera located?
It is at 12.34939, 7.49838 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makera in?
It is in Nigeria.