Location & Surroundings
Makura is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 311 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ukata, 35 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 250 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Minna Airport, about 120 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
10° 31' 0" N, 5° 47' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 311 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 52 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:27
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Weather in Makura
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makura, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 37.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 W/m2.
Temperature
28.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (230 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,010.7 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 | 28.4 | 1.0 | 230 | 26 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 0.5 | 154 | 39 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 0.4 | 282 | 53 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.3 | 1.0 | 122 | 20 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 621.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.1 | 1.6 | 192 | 32 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 421.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 1.6 | 306 | 43 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 206 | 58 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.4 | 0.7 | 176 | 24 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 608.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.0 | 1.6 | 204 | 33 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 413.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 0.9 | 308 | 44 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 1.5 | 222 | 60 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.0 | 1.8 | 256 | 27 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 603.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.5 | 2.3 | 195 | 40 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 409.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makura?
Now 28.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 37.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 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 Makura today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Makura?
Local time is 07:27. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makura?
Makura is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makura?
DEM 311 m.
Where is Makura located?
It is at 10.51667, 5.78333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makura in?
It is in Nigeria.