Location & Surroundings
Margai is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 218 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tambuwal, 29 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 455 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, 55 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
12° 10' 19" N, 4° 45' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 218 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12,809 p/km²
- Built-up 16.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:52
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Margai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Margai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 32.2 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 550 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
3.8 m/s S (176 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.74 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 | 25.4 | 3.8 | 176 | 73 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 3.9 | 202 | 84 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.2 | 4.1 | 208 | 55 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 549.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.8 | 2.1 | 219 | 60 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 464.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 3.6 | 168 | 83 | 1,011.8 | 0.74 / 0.74 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 5.5 | 197 | 88 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.6 | 3.7 | 221 | 59 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 469.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.4 | 2.7 | 167 | 71 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 309.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.0 | 1.2 | 210 | 80 | 1,011.7 | 1.19 / 1.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 2.9 | 203 | 87 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 5 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.4 | 3.5 | 198 | 53 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 602.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.4 | 3.8 | 186 | 62 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 479.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.7 | 7.3 | 141 | 88 | 1,011.1 | 4.20 / 4.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Margai?
Now 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 32.2 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 550 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Margai today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Margai?
Local time is 11:52. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Margai?
Margai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Margai?
DEM 218 m.
Where is Margai located?
It is at 12.17184, 4.76528 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Margai in?
It is in Nigeria.