Location & Surroundings
Mara is a settlement in Yobe State, Nigeria, at 470 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Potiskum, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 490 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 145 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
11° 36' 4" N, 11° 7' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 470 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 280 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:54
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 37.1 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Temperature
27.2 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (171 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 27.2 | 1.5 | 171 | 23 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 2.2 | 135 | 35 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 7.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.1 | 3.9 | 84 | 13 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 661.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.7 | 2.8 | 2 | 18 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 366.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.3 | 2.9 | 108 | 31 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.6 | 1.3 | 269 | 61 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 6.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.1 | 7.6 | 78 | 12 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 660.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.0 | 5.3 | 38 | 17 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 363.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.9 | 2.9 | 221 | 46 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 2.3 | 224 | 55 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 7.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.1 | 4.7 | 62 | 14 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 662.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.7 | 4.0 | 42 | 20 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 362.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.3 | 2.5 | 177 | 29 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mara?
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 37.1 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 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 Mara today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Mara?
Local time is 10:54. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mara?
Mara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mara?
DEM 470 m.
Where is Mara located?
It is at 11.60119, 11.12949 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mara in?
It is in Nigeria.