Location & Surroundings
Dafuwa is a settlement in Yobe State, Nigeria, at 451 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Potiskum, 14 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 485 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 145 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
11° 35' 4" N, 11° 5' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 451 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 99 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:59
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Dafuwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dafuwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 33.6 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
3.0 m/s E (77 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 25.1 | 3.0 | 77 | 64 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 2.3 | 190 | 75 | 1,012.4 | 3.02 / 3.02 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 2.7 | 189 | 74 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 1.15 | 38 | 6.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.6 | 2.0 | 175 | 44 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 18 | 649.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.5 | 4.3 | 135 | 52 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 435.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 3.1 | 225 | 68 | 1,011.6 | 1.31 / 1.31 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 5.1 | 205 | 84 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 7.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.2 | 3.7 | 244 | 47 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 675.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.9 | 2.2 | 225 | 54 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 408.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 8.1 | 189 | 90 | 1,012.4 | 4.59 / 4.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 2.5 | 238 | 77 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 1.15 | 74 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.9 | 5.3 | 195 | 53 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 96 | 639.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.8 | 8.7 | 159 | 72 | 1,011.3 | 3.14 / 3.24 | 100 | 337.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dafuwa?
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 33.6 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 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 Dafuwa today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Dafuwa?
Local time is 01:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dafuwa?
Dafuwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dafuwa?
DEM 451 m.
Where is Dafuwa located?
It is at 11.58455, 11.09361 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dafuwa in?
It is in Nigeria.