Location & Surroundings
Makwala is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 220 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jalingo, 18 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 425 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 135 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
8° 44' 13" N, 11° 19' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 220 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:38
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makwala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makwala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 4.7 mm. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (229 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
4.68 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 | 23.3 | 0.8 | 229 | 94 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 1.2 | 170 | 95 | 1,013.9 | 2.05 / 2.05 | 61 | 7.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.8 | 2.0 | 216 | 64 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.67 | 52 | 650.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 1.9 | 167 | 86 | 1,010.0 | 0.56 / 1.23 | 65 | 366.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 0.6 | 194 | 94 | 1,011.8 | 3.44 / 4.68 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 1.8 | 212 | 93 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 1.3 | 249 | 86 | 1,011.3 | 0.01 / 0.13 | 100 | 211.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 1.4 | 265 | 92 | 1,010.2 | 0.24 / 0.37 | 39 | 256.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.7 | 0.8 | 232 | 97 | 1,012.7 | 0.38 / 0.75 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 1.6 | 181 | 93 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 100 | 7.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.3 | 2.3 | 218 | 79 | 1,011.5 | 2.96 / 3.39 | 100 | 509.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 1.6 | 159 | 98 | 1,011.4 | 5.30 / 8.69 | 100 | 202.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.4 | 0.9 | 160 | 95 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makwala?
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 4.7 mm. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makwala today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Makwala?
Local time is 09:38. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makwala?
Makwala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makwala?
DEM 220 m.
Where is Makwala located?
It is at 8.73707, 11.33052 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makwala in?
It is in Nigeria.