Location & Surroundings
Marafe is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 495 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bena, 12 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 290 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gusau, about 125 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
11° 15' 4" N, 6° 2' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 495 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 389 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:48
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Marafe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Marafe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 31.0 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 W/m2.
Temperature
30.7 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (205 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 30.7 | 2.1 | 205 | 56 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 2.5 | 177 | 89 | 1,010.2 | 2.44 / 2.44 | 74 | 378.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 2.4 | 191 | 95 | 1,011.3 | 0.89 / 3.33 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 2.6 | 194 | 97 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.0 | 3.3 | 197 | 60 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 629.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 2.0 | 295 | 97 | 1,010.3 | 27.12 / 27.12 | 100 | 381.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 2.0 | 72 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 1.95 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 1.8 | 141 | 93 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.81 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.2 | 3.3 | 209 | 78 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 179.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 1.1 | 201 | 94 | 1,010.8 | 4.93 / 4.93 | 71 | 349.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 2.1 | 176 | 94 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 3.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 2.1 | 131 | 96 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 100 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.3 | 0.6 | 55 | 91 | 1,014.6 | 1.82 / 2.05 | 100 | 131.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Marafe?
Now 30.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 31.0 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 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 Marafe today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Marafe?
Local time is 23:48. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Marafe?
Marafe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Marafe?
DEM 495 m.
Where is Marafe located?
It is at 11.25109, 6.04060 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Marafe in?
It is in Nigeria.