Location & Surroundings
Marafa is a third-order administrative division in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 234 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Binji, 27 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 530 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 47 km away.
Overview
Marafa is a ward of Nigeria.
It is located in Silame, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Silame
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 0' 59" N, 4° 47' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 234 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 499 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:04
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Places in Marafa
Weather in Marafa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Marafa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 38.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 577 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (152 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 24.0 | 1.1 | 152 | 28 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 38.3 | 3.1 | 109 | 11 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 576.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.0 | 1.6 | 118 | 16 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 405.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.7 | 3.0 | 128 | 19 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 2.9 | 122 | 26 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.7 | 2.4 | 148 | 13 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 573.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.4 | 3.1 | 49 | 15 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 403.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.2 | 3.6 | 65 | 17 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.6 | 3.2 | 76 | 19 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 39.2 | 5.3 | 113 | 11 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 571.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.3 | 2.8 | 143 | 15 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 401.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 3.9 | 67 | 17 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.1 | 4.3 | 102 | 20 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Marafa?
Now 24.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 38.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 577 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 06:35 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Marafa?
Local time is 18:04. 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 234 m.
Where is Marafa located?
It is at 13.01644, 4.78580 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Marafa in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry