Location & Surroundings
Alafa is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 459 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maru, 18 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 365 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 33 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° 10' 14" N, 6° 23' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 459 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 695 p/km²
- Built-up 6.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:23
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Alafa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alafa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
3.1 m/s SW (215 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
73 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 3.1 | 215 | 76 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 2.0 | 208 | 83 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.9 | 1.8 | 110 | 45 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 601.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.0 | 1.1 | 151 | 53 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 397.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.3 | 3.6 | 208 | 71 | 1,011.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 2.2 | 216 | 84 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.7 | 2.1 | 38 | 40 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 628.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.9 | 1.7 | 310 | 37 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 434.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.5 | 3.6 | 208 | 78 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 3.4 | 232 | 85 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.7 | 2.1 | 256 | 47 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 626.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.4 | 4.4 | 207 | 62 | 1,009.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 50 | 412.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.5 | 3.7 | 201 | 77 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alafa?
Now 25.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 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 Alafa today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Alafa?
Local time is 11:23. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Alafa?
Alafa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Alafa?
DEM 459 m.
Where is Alafa located?
It is at 12.17046, 6.39195 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alafa in?
It is in Nigeria.