Location & Surroundings
Makera is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 586 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Anchau, 28 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 260 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 93 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
11° 10' 37" N, 8° 32' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 586 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 439 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:27
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Makera
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makera, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 32.9 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 569 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.4 | 1.6 | 82 | 38 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.9 | 5.2 | 69 | 16 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 568.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 1.5 | 41 | 25 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 330.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 1.8 | 41 | 26 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 2.1 | 63 | 29 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.0 | 5.3 | 72 | 16 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 603.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.7 | 1.2 | 57 | 26 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 400.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 1.4 | 40 | 30 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.9 | 1.8 | 128 | 37 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.4 | 4.5 | 63 | 15 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 641.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 1.8 | 54 | 26 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 399.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 2.0 | 196 | 29 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.5 | 2.5 | 208 | 61 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 4.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makera?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 32.9 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 569 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 06:14 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Makera?
Local time is 16:27. 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 586 m.
Where is Makera located?
It is at 11.17708, 8.53447 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makera in?
It is in Nigeria.