Location & Surroundings
Marafa is a third-order administrative division in Kebbi, Nigeria, at 259 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mahuta, 25 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 405 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, about 115 km away.
Overview
Marafa is a ward of Nigeria.
It is located in Fakai, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Fakai
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 31' 0" N, 4° 45' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 259 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:27
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Places in Marafa
Mountains & Terrain in Marafa
Weather in Marafa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Marafa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 33.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 611 W/m2.
Temperature
32.9 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 32.9 | 1.4 | 224 | 50 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.8 | 1.8 | 18 | 63 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 394.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 2.4 | 164 | 82 | 1,011.2 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 2.2 | 174 | 89 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.8 | 1.8 | 189 | 48 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 610.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.6 | 2.1 | 194 | 57 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 430.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 2.9 | 184 | 77 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 2.0 | 197 | 88 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.2 | 3.3 | 200 | 52 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 609.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 4.2 | 171 | 74 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 354.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 3.1 | 184 | 82 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 1.9 | 200 | 88 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.2 | 1.9 | 234 | 51 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 603.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Marafa?
Now 32.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 33.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 611 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 06:28 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Marafa?
Local time is 20:27. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Marafa?
Marafa is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Marafa?
DEM 259 m.
Where is Marafa located?
It is at 11.51654, 4.75042 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Marafa in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry