Location & Surroundings
Maraya is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 124 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Minna, 37 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 140 km to the east. The nearest airport is Minna Airport, 32 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
9° 25' 45" N, 6° 16' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 124 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:47
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Nearby
Weather in Maraya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maraya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Temperature
29.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (269 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 29.1 | 1.3 | 269 | 58 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 1.3 | 119 | 72 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 1.2 | 122 | 82 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.1 | 0.5 | 237 | 47 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 635.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.9 | 1.2 | 258 | 56 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 432.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 2.2 | 153 | 71 | 1,010.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 1.3 | 184 | 86 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.5 | 1.7 | 204 | 52 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 616.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.6 | 2.0 | 160 | 66 | 1,009.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 31 | 371.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 2.2 | 175 | 85 | 1,011.1 | 0.09 / 0.10 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 0.9 | 174 | 88 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 88 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.6 | 1.0 | 169 | 51 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 593.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.8 | 1.9 | 242 | 59 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 426.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maraya?
Now 29.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 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 Maraya today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Maraya?
Local time is 01:47. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Maraya?
Maraya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maraya?
DEM 124 m.
Where is Maraya located?
It is at 9.42923, 6.27104 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maraya in?
It is in Nigeria.