Location & Surroundings
Dera is a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, at 629 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shaffa, 6 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 550 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
10° 27' 11" N, 12° 18' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 629 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 144 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:02
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dera
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dera, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 37.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 W/m2.
Temperature
30.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (322 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,010.0 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 | 30.5 | 1.3 | 322 | 23 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 0.9 | 349 | 26 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 0.4 | 323 | 30 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 7.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.2 | 0.9 | 354 | 14 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 623.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.8 | 1.8 | 260 | 30 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 287.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 1.7 | 319 | 28 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 1.0 | 296 | 33 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 7.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.9 | 0.8 | 114 | 24 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 382.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.9 | 0.4 | 98 | 27 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 342.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 1.3 | 320 | 30 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 1.4 | 338 | 31 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 8.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.8 | 3.7 | 90 | 12 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 678.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.4 | 1.8 | 80 | 18 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 355.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dera?
Now 30.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 37.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 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 Dera today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Dera?
Local time is 07:02. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dera?
Dera is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dera?
DEM 629 m.
Where is Dera located?
It is at 10.45308, 12.31370 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dera in?
It is in Nigeria.