Location & Surroundings
Maska is a settlement in Bauchi, Nigeria, at 364 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katagum, 10 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 470 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Goure Airport, about 200 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° 11' 43" N, 10° 22' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 364 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 794 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:48
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Maska
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maska, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 32.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Temperature
27.1 C
Wind
3.7 m/s N (18 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
71 %
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 | 27.1 | 3.7 | 18 | 17 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 3.5 | 56 | 24 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.6 | 3.5 | 75 | 26 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.3 | 2.8 | 54 | 11 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 644.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 3.5 | 25 | 13 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 365.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 3.8 | 49 | 16 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 3.7 | 60 | 16 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.2 | 3.6 | 63 | 8 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 642.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.8 | 3.5 | 19 | 13 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 360.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 3.5 | 48 | 16 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 3.7 | 60 | 15 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.3 | 4.7 | 58 | 8 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 625.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.6 | 4.1 | 29 | 13 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 355.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maska?
Now 27.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 32.3 C, max wind 3.7 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 Maska today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Maska?
Local time is 02:48. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Maska?
Maska is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maska?
DEM 364 m.
Where is Maska located?
It is at 12.19528, 10.37329 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maska in?
It is in Nigeria.