Location & Surroundings
Marafaka is a settlement in Kebbi, Nigeria, at 206 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Birnin Kebbi, 12 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 510 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, 23 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° 20' 38" N, 4° 13' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 206 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 192 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:55
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Marafaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Marafaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 39.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 585 W/m2.
Temperature
28.5 C
Wind
3.0 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,010.0 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 | 28.5 | 3.0 | 93 | 27 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 2.6 | 90 | 34 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 39.3 | 4.8 | 97 | 12 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 585.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.3 | 3.4 | 67 | 16 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 421.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.8 | 1.5 | 112 | 21 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 3.3 | 127 | 26 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.1 | 3.6 | 121 | 15 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 584.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.3 | 1.0 | 320 | 22 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 396.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.4 | 2.8 | 85 | 17 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 2.6 | 73 | 22 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.8 | 2.4 | 126 | 17 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 581.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.4 | 2.1 | 44 | 14 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 418.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.3 | 3.3 | 106 | 15 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Marafaka?
Now 28.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 39.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 585 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 Marafaka today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Marafaka?
Local time is 11:55. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Marafaka?
Marafaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Marafaka?
DEM 206 m.
Where is Marafaka located?
It is at 12.34388, 4.21680 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Marafaka in?
It is in Nigeria.