Location & Surroundings
Marake is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 415 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dambatta, 12 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 395 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 42 km away.
Also known as: Maraki
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° 24' 49" N, 8° 37' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 415 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 972 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:19
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Marake
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Marake, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 35.3 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 W/m2.
Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
2.8 m/s SW (207 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
19 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 27.8 | 2.8 | 207 | 58 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 3.0 | 241 | 72 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.3 | 0.2 | 20 | 37 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 661.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.5 | 3.0 | 146 | 40 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 443.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.3 | 4.9 | 228 | 56 | 1,011.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 3.9 | 253 | 73 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.4 | 3.9 | 290 | 35 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 664.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.2 | 3.0 | 280 | 38 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 442.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.6 | 6.6 | 234 | 68 | 1,009.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 5.2 | 230 | 69 | 1,011.4 | 0.76 / 0.77 | 100 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.6 | 6.4 | 277 | 41 | 1,009.7 | 0.48 / 1.25 | 70 | 634.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.7 | 6.6 | 282 | 54 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 421.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.6 | 5.7 | 228 | 81 | 1,010.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Marake?
Now 27.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 35.3 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 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 Marake today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Marake?
Local time is 09:19. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Marake?
Marake is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Marake?
DEM 415 m.
Where is Marake located?
It is at 12.41365, 8.62644 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Marake in?
It is in Nigeria.