Location & Surroundings
Moriki is a town in Zamfara State, Nigeria with 28,735 inhabitants, at 353 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shinkafi, 22 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 440 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 81 km away.
Overview
Moriki is DE Siedlung in Nigeria.
It is located in Zamfara State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Zamfara State
- 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° 52' 27" N, 6° 29' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 353 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 28,735
- Pop. Density 14,147 p/km²
- Built-up 22.4%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:50
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Nearby
Weather in Moriki
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Moriki, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 38.0 C with overcast skies and a 6.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 38.0 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 487 W/m2.
Temperature
38.0 C
Wind
6.5 m/s E (96 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 38.0 | 6.5 | 96 | 10 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.2 | 4.3 | 94 | 16 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 371.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 3.2 | 70 | 20 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 3.7 | 106 | 24 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.7 | 5.4 | 107 | 14 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 486.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.2 | 3.8 | 91 | 18 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 345.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 3.5 | 79 | 24 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 4.1 | 106 | 28 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 35.4 | 2.5 | 92 | 14 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 582.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.6 | 4.2 | 56 | 17 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 386.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 4.1 | 75 | 21 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 4.1 | 101 | 21 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.1 | 4.3 | 70 | 11 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 589.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Moriki?
Now 38.0 C with overcast skies and a 6.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 38.0 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 487 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 Moriki today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Moriki?
Local time is 20:50. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Moriki?
Moriki is a populated place.
How many people live in Moriki?
Population about 28,735.
What is the elevation of Moriki?
DEM 353 m.
Where is Moriki located?
It is at 12.87405, 6.48754 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Moriki in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry