Location & Surroundings
Dowaya is a settlement in Adamawa, Nigeria, at 154 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Numan, 4 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 505 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, 46 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
9° 27' 9" N, 12° 3' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 154 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,488 p/km²
- Built-up 15.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:50
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dowaya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dowaya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 39.0 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 W/m2.
Temperature
37.1 C
Wind
3.7 m/s W (270 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,009.4 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 37.1 | 3.7 | 270 | 30 | 1,009.4 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.6 | 2.8 | 262 | 51 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 324.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 2.2 | 262 | 55 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.7 | 2.6 | 265 | 65 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 6.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 39.0 | 2.0 | 277 | 26 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 670.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.5 | 2.1 | 237 | 35 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 357.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.9 | 2.1 | 277 | 46 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.1 | 2.8 | 273 | 61 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 7.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 40.6 | 1.4 | 34 | 22 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 671.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.1 | 0.6 | 195 | 23 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 364.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.7 | 1.9 | 256 | 46 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 2.2 | 272 | 63 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 8.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 41.0 | 1.1 | 15 | 17 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 657.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dowaya?
Now 37.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 39.0 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 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 06:00 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Dowaya?
Local time is 00:50. 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 154 m.
Where is Dowaya located?
It is at 9.45243, 12.06327 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dowaya in?
It is in Nigeria.