Location & Surroundings
Boya is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 244 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sokoto, 17 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 515 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 18 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° 1' 48" N, 5° 5' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 244 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 175 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:22
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Boya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Boya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 33.7 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 586 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
4.1 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
78 %
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 | 22.9 | 4.1 | 88 | 19 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 4.2 | 71 | 22 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.7 | 6.0 | 82 | 8 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 585.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 3.4 | 80 | 11 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 410.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 4.5 | 66 | 11 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 4.3 | 73 | 14 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.3 | 6.3 | 86 | 8 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 570.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 3.4 | 63 | 13 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 396.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.8 | 4.5 | 59 | 13 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 5.1 | 70 | 13 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.2 | 5.6 | 83 | 7 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 565.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.6 | 3.4 | 44 | 12 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 396.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.5 | 4.6 | 60 | 13 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Boya?
Now 22.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 33.7 C, max wind 6.0 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 Boya today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Boya?
Local time is 09:22. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Boya?
Boya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Boya?
DEM 244 m.
Where is Boya located?
It is at 13.02993, 5.08682 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Boya in?
It is in Nigeria.