Location & Surroundings
Malafa is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 422 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mando, 47 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 165 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kaduna, 61 km away.
Also known as: Malufa
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° 24' 0" N, 6° 51' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 422 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:37
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Malafa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Malafa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 28.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 553 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (43 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
21 %
Precip
0.17 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 | 21.6 | 0.8 | 43 | 93 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 0.4 | 120 | 94 | 1,014.8 | 0.80 / 0.80 | 67 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 1.7 | 233 | 66 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 553.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 188 | 90 | 1,012.1 | 2.26 / 2.38 | 41 | 346.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 0.8 | 274 | 93 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 1.3 | 212 | 95 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 66 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.3 | 3.2 | 214 | 68 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 71 | 580.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 0.2 | 144 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 4.11 / 4.15 | 87 | 297.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.7 | 1.4 | 253 | 89 | 1,012.6 | 3.06 / 7.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 2.3 | 215 | 97 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 99 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.0 | 3.1 | 224 | 76 | 1,012.8 | 0.11 / 0.16 | 84 | 360.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 2.0 | 213 | 91 | 1,011.5 | 0.29 / 0.45 | 98 | 226.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.2 | 1.6 | 239 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Malafa?
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 28.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 553 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Malafa today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Malafa?
Local time is 06:37. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Malafa?
Malafa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Malafa?
DEM 422 m.
Where is Malafa located?
It is at 10.40000, 6.85000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Malafa in?
It is in Nigeria.