Location & Surroundings
Makokia is a settlement in Zinder Region, Niger, at 404 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Magaria, 39 km to the south. The national capital Niamey is about 745 km to the west. The nearest airport is Zinder Airport, 49 km away.
Also known as: Makokya
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
13° 20' 26" N, 8° 58' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 404 m
- Timezone Africa/Niamey
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,477 p/km²
- Built-up 5.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +227
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:41
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Makokia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makokia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.7 C with overcast skies and a 5.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.1 to 35.7 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 611 W/m2.
Temperature
26.7 C
Wind
5.0 m/s S (187 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.68 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 | 26.7 | 5.0 | 187 | 63 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 0.6 | 166 | 68 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.7 | 4.7 | 117 | 35 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 610.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.9 | 3.6 | 147 | 38 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 434.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.8 | 5.4 | 179 | 59 | 1,011.2 | 0.68 / 0.68 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 2.9 | 252 | 68 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.4 | 1.7 | 259 | 34 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 662.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.4 | 3.5 | 154 | 36 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 389.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.6 | 3.2 | 241 | 72 | 1,011.4 | 1.90 / 1.90 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 3.8 | 218 | 72 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 92 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.1 | 4.0 | 242 | 39 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 596.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.4 | 4.1 | 186 | 52 | 1,010.1 | 1.31 / 1.31 | 54 | 371.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.2 | 3.7 | 202 | 67 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.81 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makokia?
Now 26.7 C with overcast skies and a 5.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.1 to 35.7 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 611 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makokia today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Makokia?
Local time is 07:41. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makokia?
Makokia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makokia?
DEM 404 m.
Where is Makokia located?
It is at 13.34045, 8.97980 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makokia in?
It is in Niger.