Location & Surroundings
Mashi is a town in Katsina State, Nigeria with 7,845 inhabitants, at 494 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina, 37 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 440 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 31 km away.
Overview
Mashi is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Katsina State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Katsina State
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 58' 50" N, 7° 56' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 494 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 7,845
- Pop. Density 27,427 p/km²
- Built-up 40.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:41
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Weather in Mashi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mashi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 38.0 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 W/m2.
Temperature
32.0 C
Wind
3.4 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,010.5 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 | 32.0 | 3.4 | 95 | 15 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.4 | 3.5 | 62 | 18 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 3.9 | 81 | 20 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.0 | 6.9 | 79 | 10 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 619.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.5 | 3.7 | 70 | 14 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 384.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 4.5 | 65 | 13 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 3.8 | 68 | 16 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.6 | 6.4 | 91 | 7 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 617.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.8 | 3.2 | 116 | 10 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 351.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 2.4 | 56 | 12 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 3.5 | 75 | 16 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.2 | 6.3 | 86 | 7 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 601.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.3 | 3.4 | 89 | 12 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 389.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mashi?
Now 32.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 38.0 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 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 Mashi today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Mashi?
Local time is 06:41. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mashi?
Mashi is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Mashi?
Population about 7,845.
What is the elevation of Mashi?
DEM 494 m.
Where is Mashi located?
It is at 12.98044, 7.94703 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mashi in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry