Location & Surroundings
Dowaya is a settlement in Yobe State, Nigeria, at 366 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lajere, 6 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 545 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Maine-Soroa Airport, about 145 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
12° 2' 13" N, 11° 26' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 366 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 25 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:04
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dowaya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dowaya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 38.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
51 %
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 | 25.9 | 2.1 | 39 | 24 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 38.0 | 3.7 | 49 | 12 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 663.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.3 | 3.9 | 22 | 18 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 361.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.2 | 2.5 | 74 | 24 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.1 | 2.3 | 44 | 26 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.4 | 3.1 | 72 | 14 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 646.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.6 | 1.1 | 35 | 23 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 346.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.5 | 2.4 | 82 | 20 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.8 | 1.8 | 70 | 24 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 40.0 | 5.4 | 77 | 11 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 656.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.3 | 5.4 | 64 | 14 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 355.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.0 | 4.2 | 52 | 17 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.3 | 2.3 | 107 | 23 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 6.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dowaya?
Now 25.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 38.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 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 Dowaya today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Dowaya?
Local time is 15:04. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dowaya?
Dowaya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dowaya?
DEM 366 m.
Where is Dowaya located?
It is at 12.03694, 11.43747 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dowaya in?
It is in Nigeria.