Location & Surroundings
Dama is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 215 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jalingo, 9 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 415 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola 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
8° 53' 34" N, 11° 16' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 215 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 61 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:15
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 36.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 W/m2.
Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (160 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
54 %
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 | 26.2 | 0.9 | 160 | 48 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 1.5 | 176 | 63 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.4 | 0.9 | 239 | 33 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 665.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.7 | 1.5 | 180 | 44 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 345.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 1.7 | 229 | 62 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 1.8 | 184 | 79 | 1,013.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 7.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.4 | 2.7 | 241 | 42 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 646.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.6 | 2.1 | 170 | 51 | 1,008.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 87 | 361.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.0 | 1.8 | 219 | 64 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 1.8 | 189 | 78 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 7.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.5 | 3.0 | 233 | 44 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 596.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.0 | 1.3 | 166 | 51 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 342.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.1 | 2.2 | 219 | 64 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dama?
Now 26.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 36.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 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 Dama today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Dama?
Local time is 13:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dama?
Dama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dama?
DEM 215 m.
Where is Dama located?
It is at 8.89278, 11.27445 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dama in?
It is in Nigeria.