Location & Surroundings
Makera is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 495 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kazaure, 22 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 410 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 71 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° 39' 56" N, 8° 12' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 495 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 818 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:24
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makera
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makera, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 35.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
3.4 m/s NE (36 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 25.7 | 3.4 | 36 | 18 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 2.8 | 86 | 23 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.3 | 2.7 | 72 | 11 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 645.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.3 | 1.3 | 142 | 15 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 399.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.8 | 2.6 | 313 | 15 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 2.9 | 93 | 19 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.8 | 3.1 | 98 | 10 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 635.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.6 | 0.6 | 172 | 17 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 392.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.7 | 2.7 | 326 | 16 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 2.1 | 63 | 18 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.3 | 3.7 | 95 | 13 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 625.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.2 | 2.4 | 79 | 19 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 381.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.7 | 2.9 | 65 | 21 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makera?
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 35.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 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 06:18 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Makera?
Local time is 08:24. 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 495 m.
Where is Makera located?
It is at 12.66563, 8.20806 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makera in?
It is in Nigeria.