Location & Surroundings
Marake is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 574 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kankara, 6 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 325 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 79 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° 59' 4" N, 7° 23' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 574 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,027 p/km²
- Built-up 5.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:40
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Marake
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Marake, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 35.8 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SE (154 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
78 %
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 | 22.4 | 1.5 | 154 | 24 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 2.4 | 98 | 25 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.8 | 4.7 | 80 | 12 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 621.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.3 | 4.0 | 72 | 18 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 394.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 2.2 | 148 | 21 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 2.6 | 148 | 28 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.2 | 3.6 | 117 | 14 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 616.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 4.2 | 71 | 18 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 390.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.2 | 2.6 | 102 | 18 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 3.4 | 137 | 27 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.3 | 4.5 | 92 | 13 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 614.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 3.7 | 76 | 19 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 390.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.2 | 3.1 | 76 | 22 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Marake?
Now 22.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 35.8 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 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 06:23 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Marake?
Local time is 08:40. 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 574 m.
Where is Marake located?
It is at 11.98452, 7.39859 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Marake in?
It is in Nigeria.