Location & Surroundings
Masu is a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, at 301 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maiduguri, 43 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 725 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Maiduguri Airport, 46 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° 12' 24" N, 13° 18' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 301 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 262 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:55
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Masu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 38.8 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.
Temperature
27.6 C
Wind
2.4 m/s S (171 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 27.6 | 2.4 | 171 | 62 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.3 | 3.0 | 190 | 65 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.8 | 5.4 | 67 | 26 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 667.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.8 | 2.6 | 62 | 38 | 1,008.3 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 42 | 334.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 4.1 | 220 | 65 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.3 | 2.4 | 253 | 64 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 10.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.2 | 3.5 | 310 | 25 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 686.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.0 | 3.2 | 34 | 28 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 366.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.3 | 4.6 | 174 | 62 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 3.6 | 250 | 60 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 10.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.8 | 1.3 | 247 | 30 | 1,007.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 99 | 656.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.5 | 3.0 | 252 | 59 | 1,008.0 | 13.77 / 13.83 | 100 | 68.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.7 | 3.2 | 222 | 72 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masu?
Now 27.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 38.8 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 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 05:54 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Masu?
Local time is 09:55. 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 301 m.
Where is Masu located?
It is at 12.20675, 13.30421 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masu in?
It is in Nigeria.