Location & Surroundings
Zamata is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 297 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buga, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is 74 km to the north. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 64 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
8° 25' 46" N, 7° 16' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 297 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 805 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:13
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Zamata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zamata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 32.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 361 W/m2.
Temperature
32.5 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (286 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
82 %
Precip
0.30 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 | 32.5 | 0.8 | 286 | 59 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 1.0 | 225 | 86 | 1,010.6 | 2.44 / 2.44 | 100 | 360.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 0.3 | 218 | 92 | 1,012.2 | 6.04 / 8.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 0.7 | 175 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 3.67 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.8 | 1.7 | 201 | 76 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 100 | 356.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 1.6 | 216 | 87 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 97 | 307.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 1.3 | 191 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 0.18 / 0.44 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 0.4 | 218 | 97 | 1,013.7 | 1.67 / 2.10 | 99 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.9 | 2.2 | 267 | 84 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.61 | 87 | 263.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 1.2 | 259 | 93 | 1,011.2 | 0.26 / 0.87 | 86 | 162.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 1.6 | 310 | 98 | 1,012.7 | 12.48 / 13.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 0.9 | 226 | 99 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 7.38 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.8 | 1.0 | 263 | 88 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 1.80 | 100 | 139.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zamata?
Now 32.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 32.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 361 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Zamata today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Zamata?
Local time is 22:13. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Zamata?
Zamata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zamata?
DEM 297 m.
Where is Zamata located?
It is at 8.42947, 7.27258 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zamata in?
It is in Nigeria.