Location & Surroundings
Dama is a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, at 253 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shani, 25 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 495 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 110 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° 6' 19" N, 11° 52' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 253 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 57 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:14
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 36.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 640 W/m2.
Temperature
31.6 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 31.6 | 2.1 | 70 | 17 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 0.3 | 313 | 22 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 0.9 | 117 | 27 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 6.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.9 | 3.4 | 45 | 12 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 640.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.3 | 2.7 | 21 | 16 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 342.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 0.4 | 280 | 26 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 1.1 | 97 | 30 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 6.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.7 | 2.6 | 309 | 13 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 671.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.5 | 2.7 | 346 | 16 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 363.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 1.5 | 3 | 23 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 100 | 28 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 6.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.7 | 1.4 | 308 | 13 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 610.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.9 | 2.1 | 337 | 18 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 316.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dama?
Now 31.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 36.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 640 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 06:04 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Dama?
Local time is 03:14. 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 253 m.
Where is Dama located?
It is at 10.10525, 11.86788 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dama in?
It is in Nigeria.