Location & Surroundings
Ama is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 131 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wukari, 10 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 280 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 120 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
7° 49' 5" N, 9° 42' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 131 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 44 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:53
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 34.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (235 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,016.7 hPa
Clouds
80 %
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 | 23.4 | 2.1 | 235 | 89 | 1,016.7 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.6 | 1.1 | 71 | 37 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 575.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.8 | 2.4 | 129 | 42 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 313.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 1.5 | 260 | 56 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.7 | 247 | 77 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.1 | 1.1 | 288 | 32 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 642.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.4 | 2.0 | 206 | 42 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 381.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 2.5 | 226 | 68 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.8 | 1.8 | 267 | 86 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.8 | 2.2 | 251 | 39 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 634.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.2 | 2.9 | 214 | 55 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 270.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 2.7 | 228 | 78 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.8 | 1.8 | 261 | 86 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 4.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ama?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 34.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 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 Ama today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Ama?
Local time is 18:53. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ama?
Ama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ama?
DEM 131 m.
Where is Ama located?
It is at 7.81813, 9.70390 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ama in?
It is in Nigeria.