Location & Surroundings
Marafa Gungu is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 243 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Binji, 29 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 525 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 43 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
12° 58' 57" N, 4° 49' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 243 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:43
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Weather in Marafa Gungu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Marafa Gungu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 34.0 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Temperature
34.0 C
Wind
3.4 m/s S (164 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 34.0 | 3.4 | 164 | 38 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.3 | 5.6 | 167 | 52 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 402.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 2.9 | 181 | 66 | 1,012.5 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 1.8 | 171 | 80 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.3 | 3.2 | 164 | 45 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 604.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.6 | 4.2 | 170 | 48 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 448.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 3.7 | 176 | 70 | 1,013.4 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 1.8 | 240 | 74 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.0 | 3.3 | 222 | 56 | 1,013.0 | 2.67 / 2.69 | 100 | 455.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.8 | 2.4 | 251 | 64 | 1,011.4 | 2.78 / 5.47 | 95 | 217.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 2.8 | 244 | 78 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 3.4 | 217 | 81 | 1,013.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 87 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.4 | 3.6 | 275 | 53 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 416.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Marafa Gungu?
Now 34.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 34.0 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 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 Gungu today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Marafa Gungu?
Local time is 22:43. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Marafa Gungu?
Marafa Gungu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Marafa Gungu?
DEM 243 m.
Where is Marafa Gungu located?
It is at 12.98241, 4.81721 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Marafa Gungu in?
It is in Nigeria.