Location & Surroundings
Mashi is a second-order administrative division in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 483 m elevation. The national capital Abuja is about 455 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 39 km away.
Also known as: Mashi Local Government Area
Overview
Mashi is local government area in Nigeria.
It is located in Katsina State, Nigeria.
The population is about 196,049 (1991).
It covers about 905 square kilometre.
Also known as: HA MSH
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Katsina State
- Area 905 square kilometre
- Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
- a subdivision of a first-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 7' 56" N, 7° 59' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 483 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:52
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Subdivisions
Places in Mashi
Alternate Names
Weather in Mashi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mashi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.4 to 35.9 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Temperature
35.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (267 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 35.3 | 1.1 | 267 | 34 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.3 | 2.0 | 81 | 30 | 1,008.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 2 | 446.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.7 | 4.9 | 110 | 43 | 1,011.8 | 0.21 / 0.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.4 | 3.3 | 245 | 62 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 92 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.9 | 0.4 | 58 | 33 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 644.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.3 | 3.3 | 204 | 36 | 1,008.5 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 2 | 395.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.3 | 4.0 | 223 | 60 | 1,011.4 | 1.30 / 1.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 5.7 | 233 | 74 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.3 | 5.6 | 268 | 41 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 509.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.1 | 6.3 | 255 | 50 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 450.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 6.9 | 253 | 67 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 6.3 | 246 | 75 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.6 | 5.8 | 263 | 44 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 580.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mashi?
Now 35.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.4 to 35.9 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 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 06:15 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Mashi?
Local time is 20:52. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mashi?
Mashi is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Mashi?
DEM 483 m.
Where is Mashi located?
It is at 13.13225, 7.99329 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mashi in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)