Location & Surroundings
Makera is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 692 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bakori, 8 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 285 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 64 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° 36' 51" N, 7° 22' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 692 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,066 p/km²
- Built-up 6.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:49
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Nearby
Weather in Makera
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makera, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 34.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 W/m2.
Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
1.4 m/s E (75 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 27.8 | 1.4 | 75 | 46 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 3.1 | 241 | 74 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 1.6 | 280 | 82 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.6 | 4.1 | 64 | 29 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 627.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.2 | 2.5 | 138 | 43 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 435.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 3.5 | 209 | 53 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 3.2 | 236 | 86 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.8 | 1.2 | 81 | 31 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 651.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.5 | 2.5 | 182 | 42 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 436.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 4.7 | 230 | 83 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 3.1 | 233 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.0 | 2.4 | 313 | 39 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 648.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.8 | 1.7 | 284 | 38 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 433.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makera?
Now 27.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 34.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 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 18:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Makera?
Local time is 00:49. 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 692 m.
Where is Makera located?
It is at 11.61420, 7.37644 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makera in?
It is in Nigeria.