Location & Surroundings
Dira is a settlement in Yobe State, Nigeria, at 431 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Daura, 11 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 505 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 155 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
11° 36' 50" N, 11° 19' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 431 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 930 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:55
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 37.2 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 666 W/m2.
Temperature
26.7 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
48 %
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 | 26.7 | 2.5 | 24 | 22 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 1.6 | 23 | 26 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.2 | 3.3 | 32 | 13 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 665.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.7 | 3.1 | 357 | 18 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 365.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.4 | 2.6 | 62 | 26 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 2.0 | 69 | 29 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.1 | 2.8 | 114 | 17 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 650.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.4 | 0.6 | 360 | 24 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 312.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.8 | 3.0 | 78 | 22 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.6 | 1.9 | 112 | 25 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 6.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 39.3 | 4.9 | 87 | 11 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 660.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.5 | 3.9 | 57 | 15 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 357.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.9 | 2.4 | 88 | 18 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dira?
Now 26.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 37.2 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 666 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 Dira today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Dira?
Local time is 07:55. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dira?
Dira is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dira?
DEM 431 m.
Where is Dira located?
It is at 11.61389, 11.32157 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dira in?
It is in Nigeria.