Location & Surroundings
Maru is a settlement in Gombe State, Nigeria, at 536 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dukku, 29 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 440 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, 69 km away.
Also known as: Maro
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
10° 54' 16" N, 11° 1' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 536 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,113 p/km²
- Built-up 11.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:04
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Maru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 36.2 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 W/m2.
Temperature
33.4 C
Wind
4.5 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 33.4 | 4.5 | 86 | 33 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.4 | 2.0 | 72 | 37 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 93.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 2.4 | 246 | 69 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 1.5 | 318 | 64 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 7.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.2 | 6.2 | 70 | 18 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 669.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.7 | 1.1 | 137 | 29 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 391.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 1.8 | 173 | 33 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 1.1 | 217 | 43 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 7.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 36.4 | 4.2 | 63 | 18 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 686.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.5 | 1.4 | 200 | 28 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 390.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 2.7 | 214 | 63 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 2.8 | 187 | 76 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 7.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 35.5 | 1.9 | 298 | 30 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 653.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maru?
Now 33.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 36.2 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 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 Maru today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Maru?
Local time is 00:04. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Maru?
Maru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maru?
DEM 536 m.
Where is Maru located?
It is at 10.90456, 11.02743 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maru in?
It is in Nigeria.