Location & Surroundings
Margau is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 456 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maru, 19 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 365 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 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
12° 9' 48" N, 6° 23' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 456 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 478 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:49
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Margau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Margau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 35.5 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 W/m2.
Temperature
34.6 C
Wind
4.4 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
77 %
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 | 34.6 | 4.4 | 106 | 15 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.4 | 3.8 | 97 | 19 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 350.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 3.2 | 100 | 23 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 3.9 | 88 | 28 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.5 | 3.6 | 62 | 13 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 594.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 3.9 | 42 | 17 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 393.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 4.1 | 84 | 22 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 4.2 | 93 | 21 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 34.4 | 4.4 | 68 | 11 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 599.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.6 | 3.9 | 56 | 16 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 396.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 3.9 | 73 | 17 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 4.6 | 90 | 21 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.5 | 5.5 | 87 | 9 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 609.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Margau?
Now 34.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 35.5 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 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 Margau today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Margau?
Local time is 19:49. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Margau?
Margau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Margau?
DEM 456 m.
Where is Margau located?
It is at 12.16337, 6.39862 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Margau in?
It is in Nigeria.