Location & Surroundings
Marafa is a settlement in Adamawa, Nigeria, at 591 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yola, 46 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 560 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, 53 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° 48' 6" N, 12° 34' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 591 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 76 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:55
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Marafa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Marafa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 37.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 W/m2.
Temperature
26.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (316 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 26.5 | 1.0 | 316 | 25 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 0.3 | 274 | 42 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 8.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.3 | 1.9 | 345 | 20 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 657.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.0 | 1.2 | 196 | 30 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 320.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 1.2 | 307 | 49 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 0.8 | 316 | 70 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 8.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.5 | 2.5 | 9 | 21 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 616.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.8 | 1.2 | 244 | 27 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 332.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.3 | 0.4 | 226 | 51 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 0.9 | 309 | 63 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 9.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.6 | 2.4 | 334 | 23 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 687.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.4 | 1.7 | 263 | 45 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 357.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.4 | 1.1 | 336 | 62 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Marafa?
Now 26.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 37.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 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 Marafa today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Marafa?
Local time is 10:55. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Marafa?
Marafa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Marafa?
DEM 591 m.
Where is Marafa located?
It is at 8.80178, 12.57923 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Marafa in?
It is in Nigeria.