Location & Surroundings
Marana is a third-order administrative division in Bauchi, Nigeria, at 368 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gamawa, 20 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 490 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Maine-Soroa Airport, about 185 km away.
Overview
Marana is ward in Bauchi State, Nigeria.
It is located in Gamawa, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Gamawa
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 6' 19" N, 10° 43' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 368 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 75 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:03
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Weather in Marana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Marana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 36.0 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 631 W/m2.
Temperature
28.3 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SE (118 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
1.01 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 | 28.3 | 2.5 | 118 | 46 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 1.9 | 203 | 60 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.0 | 2.8 | 63 | 32 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 631.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.1 | 4.2 | 149 | 41 | 1,008.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 92 | 358.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.1 | 3.5 | 175 | 65 | 1,010.6 | 0.98 / 1.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 3.2 | 266 | 70 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.7 | 2.0 | 322 | 36 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 631.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.4 | 2.2 | 206 | 40 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 393.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.1 | 2.9 | 209 | 60 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 3.7 | 214 | 65 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.0 | 3.1 | 243 | 32 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 666.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.5 | 3.4 | 182 | 36 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 395.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.4 | 4.7 | 188 | 62 | 1,009.0 | 4.43 / 4.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Marana?
Now 28.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 36.0 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 631 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Marana today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Marana?
Local time is 10:03. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Marana?
Marana is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Marana?
DEM 368 m.
Where is Marana located?
It is at 12.10538, 10.71727 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Marana in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry