Location & Surroundings
Dam is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 221 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jalingo, 22 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 420 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 140 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
8° 42' 35" N, 11° 16' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 221 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 55 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:25
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 690 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (192 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 0.9 | 192 | 93 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 0.8 | 187 | 93 | 1,013.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 71 | 7.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.5 | 0.9 | 281 | 60 | 1,011.0 | 0.12 / 0.13 | 19 | 690.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 2.0 | 151 | 78 | 1,010.8 | 0.79 / 0.92 | 99 | 358.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 1.1 | 172 | 88 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 0.6 | 204 | 87 | 1,012.8 | 0.03 / 0.05 | 93 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.8 | 2.4 | 251 | 62 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 577.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 1.8 | 197 | 83 | 1,010.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 84 | 369.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.7 | 1.4 | 193 | 93 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 1.4 | 189 | 92 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 27 | 7.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.7 | 1.7 | 243 | 66 | 1,010.7 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 99 | 462.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 1.8 | 214 | 87 | 1,010.4 | 0.02 / 0.08 | 89 | 347.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.5 | 1.0 | 184 | 93 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dam?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 690 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 06:01 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Dam?
Local time is 07:25. 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 221 m.
Where is Dam located?
It is at 8.70960, 11.28136 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dam in?
It is in Nigeria.