Location & Surroundings
Makwarua is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 315 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shinkafi, 31 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 490 km to the south. The nearest airport is Maradi Airport, 81 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
13° 20' 11" N, 6° 24' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 315 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10,516 p/km²
- Built-up 17.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:20
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Makwarua
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makwarua, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 33.7 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 W/m2.
Temperature
33.3 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SW (219 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
23 %
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 | 33.3 | 2.4 | 219 | 46 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 2.0 | 279 | 76 | 1,009.3 | 3.79 / 3.79 | 92 | 443.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 3.7 | 174 | 70 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 2.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 2.7 | 234 | 78 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 87 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.7 | 3.0 | 230 | 46 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 617.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.6 | 5.9 | 171 | 52 | 1,009.9 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 74 | 433.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 3.7 | 222 | 66 | 1,011.7 | 1.35 / 1.46 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 3.1 | 232 | 78 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 35.2 | 3.6 | 259 | 41 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 613.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.3 | 3.2 | 221 | 42 | 1,009.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 91 | 430.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.6 | 4.8 | 234 | 61 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 4.7 | 229 | 73 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.7 | 6.0 | 255 | 41 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 620.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makwarua?
Now 33.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 33.7 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 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 Makwarua today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Makwarua?
Local time is 22:20. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makwarua?
Makwarua is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makwarua?
DEM 315 m.
Where is Makwarua located?
It is at 13.33640, 6.40073 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makwarua in?
It is in Nigeria.