Location & Surroundings
Masama is a settlement in Kebbi, Nigeria, at 250 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwandu, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 485 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: Massama
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° 27' 49" N, 4° 42' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 250 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,949 p/km²
- Built-up 19.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:55
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Masama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 36.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 W/m2.
Temperature
29.4 C
Wind
2.3 m/s W (253 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 29.4 | 2.3 | 253 | 49 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.6 | 3.1 | 215 | 62 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.5 | 0.1 | 304 | 31 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 606.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.9 | 2.2 | 103 | 32 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 408.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.5 | 2.8 | 235 | 47 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 2.9 | 230 | 65 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.9 | 0.6 | 196 | 28 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 606.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.7 | 2.8 | 107 | 30 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 440.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.5 | 4.1 | 227 | 65 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 2.3 | 205 | 78 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.0 | 1.1 | 247 | 32 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 603.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.5 | 2.5 | 192 | 34 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 422.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.6 | 3.3 | 206 | 48 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masama?
Now 29.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 36.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 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 Masama today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Masama?
Local time is 10:55. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Masama?
Masama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masama?
DEM 250 m.
Where is Masama located?
It is at 12.46365, 4.70332 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masama in?
It is in Nigeria.