Location & Surroundings
Alfala is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 248 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Binji, 33 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 525 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 45 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° 57' 11" N, 4° 47' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 248 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,684 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:02
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Weather in Alfala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alfala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 39.9 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 586 W/m2.
Temperature
28.9 C
Wind
3.3 m/s E (84 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 28.9 | 3.3 | 84 | 22 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 3.1 | 90 | 26 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 39.9 | 6.2 | 104 | 10 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 585.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.8 | 3.3 | 111 | 14 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 411.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.1 | 3.9 | 74 | 18 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 3.7 | 122 | 20 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 39.0 | 5.5 | 107 | 9 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 574.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.8 | 2.0 | 113 | 13 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 395.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.5 | 3.7 | 53 | 15 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 4.1 | 96 | 16 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 39.3 | 4.6 | 102 | 8 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 586.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.7 | 2.7 | 44 | 12 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 414.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.5 | 4.2 | 87 | 13 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alfala?
Now 28.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 39.9 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 586 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 Alfala today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Alfala?
Local time is 08:02. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Alfala?
Alfala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Alfala?
DEM 248 m.
Where is Alfala located?
It is at 12.95301, 4.79044 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alfala in?
It is in Nigeria.