Location & Surroundings
Masu is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 270 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tambuwal, 15 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 470 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, 40 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° 16' 26" N, 4° 40' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 270 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 182 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:58
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Masu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 37.5 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Temperature
37.5 C
Wind
5.0 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
64 %
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 | 37.5 | 5.0 | 83 | 17 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.9 | 3.2 | 56 | 21 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 447.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 2.0 | 178 | 42 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 1.8 | 9 | 48 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.3 | 3.7 | 110 | 19 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 614.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.3 | 2.8 | 35 | 22 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 445.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.0 | 2.1 | 177 | 42 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 3.1 | 203 | 55 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 35.7 | 3.0 | 207 | 31 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 605.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.9 | 1.9 | 251 | 34 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 433.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 3.4 | 182 | 46 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 2.5 | 203 | 68 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.6 | 0.5 | 318 | 32 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 595.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masu?
Now 37.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 37.5 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 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 Masu today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Masu?
Local time is 22:58. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Masu?
Masu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masu?
DEM 270 m.
Where is Masu located?
It is at 12.27398, 4.67494 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masu in?
It is in Nigeria.