Location & Surroundings
Maraba is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 495 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dan Sadau, 13 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 285 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gusau, 87 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° 24' 53" N, 6° 28' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 495 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:49
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Maraba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maraba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 36.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 24.4 | 2.0 | 52 | 23 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 1.8 | 118 | 30 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.8 | 3.0 | 72 | 15 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 615.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.4 | 2.7 | 73 | 26 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 405.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 1.2 | 121 | 30 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 1.4 | 124 | 43 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.2 | 1.2 | 342 | 19 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 607.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.9 | 2.4 | 60 | 30 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 399.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.1 | 1.6 | 95 | 35 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 2.5 | 110 | 36 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.8 | 3.8 | 110 | 16 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 613.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.7 | 2.9 | 58 | 22 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 403.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.7 | 2.5 | 135 | 25 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maraba?
Now 24.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 36.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 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 Maraba today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Maraba?
Local time is 12:49. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Maraba?
Maraba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maraba?
DEM 495 m.
Where is Maraba located?
It is at 11.41477, 6.48305 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maraba in?
It is in Nigeria.