Location & Surroundings
Dekwa is a third-order administrative division in Yobe State, Nigeria, at 327 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maine Soroa, 25 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 675 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Maine-Soroa Airport, 30 km away.
Overview
Dekwa is ward in Yobe State, Nigeria.
It is located in Yunusari, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Yunusari
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 2' 43" N, 12° 11' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 327 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 79 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:27
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Places in Dekwa
Weather in Dekwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dekwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 37.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
3.8 m/s W (251 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 28.1 | 3.8 | 251 | 62 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.3 | 1.5 | 70 | 30 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 649.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.8 | 3.7 | 226 | 57 | 1,007.6 | 5.94 / 5.94 | 84 | 232.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.2 | 4.1 | 228 | 64 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 4.1 | 218 | 70 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 8.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.2 | 2.8 | 218 | 35 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 692.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 9.2 | 210 | 72 | 1,008.6 | 4.02 / 4.02 | 100 | 334.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 5.3 | 238 | 65 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.8 | 2.7 | 243 | 65 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 6.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.3 | 2.6 | 203 | 42 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 517.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.5 | 2.7 | 259 | 42 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 387.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.3 | 3.6 | 227 | 53 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.1 | 3.1 | 242 | 63 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 8.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dekwa?
Now 28.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 37.3 C, max wind 4.1 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 Dekwa today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Dekwa?
Local time is 14:27. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dekwa?
Dekwa is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Dekwa?
DEM 327 m.
Where is Dekwa located?
It is at 13.04533, 12.18418 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dekwa in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry