Location & Surroundings
Makera is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 514 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kankara, 19 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 325 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 63 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° 57' 10" N, 7° 14' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 514 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 627 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:22
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 51 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 25.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 34.8 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
2.5 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
33 %
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 | 25.2 | 2.5 | 83 | 32 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 3.5 | 91 | 38 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.8 | 6.4 | 77 | 18 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 600.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.8 | 3.0 | 66 | 27 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 368.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 2.9 | 94 | 29 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.7 | 3.8 | 102 | 30 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.0 | 7.1 | 81 | 14 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 649.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.5 | 2.9 | 83 | 23 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 396.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.1 | 2.6 | 94 | 25 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 3.5 | 111 | 27 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.4 | 5.8 | 76 | 15 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 640.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 2.6 | 84 | 22 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 403.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.8 | 1.8 | 108 | 23 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makera?
Now 25.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 34.8 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 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 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Makera?
Local time is 11:22. 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 514 m.
Where is Makera located?
It is at 11.95279, 7.23353 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makera in?
It is in Nigeria.