Location & Surroundings
Marékou is a settlement in Zinder Region, Niger, at 443 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Matamey, 14 km to the southwest. The national capital Niamey is about 700 km to the west. The nearest airport is Zinder Airport, 54 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
13° 29' 6" N, 8° 35' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 443 m
- Timezone Africa/Niamey
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,060 p/km²
- Built-up 5.8%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +227
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:02
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Marekou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Marekou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 6.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 32.3 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 495 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
6.0 m/s S (171 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 25.6 | 6.0 | 171 | 66 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 2.5 | 265 | 73 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.3 | 1.2 | 101 | 37 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 494.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.3 | 2.2 | 118 | 36 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 364.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.4 | 2.9 | 199 | 47 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.2 | 3.3 | 249 | 62 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.1 | 3.3 | 307 | 33 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 637.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.1 | 5.5 | 276 | 34 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 385.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.5 | 6.7 | 268 | 60 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 5.8 | 281 | 69 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.8 | 3.2 | 351 | 25 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 637.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.0 | 4.1 | 161 | 23 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 423.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.7 | 3.4 | 235 | 54 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Marekou?
Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 6.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 32.3 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 495 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 Marekou today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Marekou?
Local time is 07:02. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Marekou?
Marekou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Marekou?
DEM 443 m.
Where is Marekou located?
It is at 13.48499, 8.58473 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Marekou in?
It is in Niger.