Location & Surroundings
Dam is a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, at 708 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Miringa, 16 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 535 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 135 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
10° 49' 25" N, 12° 2' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 708 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 140 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:59
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Weather in Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 35.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 691 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
2.0 m/s E (85 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,013.0 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 | 24.1 | 2.0 | 85 | 41 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.7 | 3.0 | 53 | 22 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 691.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.2 | 1.4 | 57 | 30 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 380.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 1.9 | 86 | 31 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 1.7 | 111 | 34 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 8.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.0 | 2.6 | 67 | 17 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 702.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.4 | 1.2 | 83 | 27 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 384.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 2.0 | 103 | 26 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.1 | 1.2 | 163 | 40 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 8.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.8 | 3.5 | 51 | 15 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 704.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.9 | 3.4 | 30 | 23 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 376.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.4 | 2.8 | 74 | 24 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.7 | 1.3 | 85 | 30 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 8.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dam?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 35.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 691 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 Dam today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Dam?
Local time is 15:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dam?
Dam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dam?
DEM 708 m.
Where is Dam located?
It is at 10.82355, 12.03449 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dam in?
It is in Nigeria.