Location & Surroundings
Makurda is a third-order administrative division in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 454 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mashi, 19 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 445 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 14 km away.
Overview
Makurda is ward in Katsina State, Nigeria.
It is located in Rimi, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Rimi
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 2' 20" N, 7° 46' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 454 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 392 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:17
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Places in Makurda
Weather in Makurda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makurda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 36.6 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.
Temperature
35.6 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (51 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 35.6 | 1.2 | 51 | 21 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.2 | 0.1 | 244 | 21 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 423.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.5 | 1.8 | 24 | 23 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 1.6 | 184 | 30 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.6 | 5.5 | 103 | 13 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 648.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.2 | 2.7 | 110 | 15 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 394.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.3 | 1.7 | 82 | 19 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.0 | 1.8 | 118 | 23 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 36.5 | 6.0 | 98 | 12 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 620.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.1 | 2.2 | 119 | 16 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 423.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.6 | 2.0 | 83 | 19 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 2.8 | 92 | 24 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 37.1 | 5.2 | 100 | 13 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 654.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makurda?
Now 35.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 36.6 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 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 Makurda today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Makurda?
Local time is 23:17. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makurda?
Makurda is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Makurda?
DEM 454 m.
Where is Makurda located?
It is at 13.03902, 7.78180 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makurda in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry