Location & Surroundings
Dufa is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 456 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Runka, 18 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 365 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 57 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° 20' 34" N, 7° 11' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 456 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 310 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:25
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dufa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dufa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 29.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 374 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NW (336 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.38 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 | 26.9 | 0.6 | 336 | 64 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 2.6 | 154 | 77 | 1,012.6 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 2.4 | 187 | 79 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 98 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.5 | 1.7 | 245 | 54 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 337.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 3.9 | 269 | 67 | 1,011.5 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 38 | 373.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 3.9 | 238 | 85 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 3.0 | 282 | 87 | 1,014.3 | 0.24 / 0.49 | 78 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.1 | 3.6 | 283 | 51 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 10 | 572.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.8 | 1.6 | 317 | 54 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 397.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 2.4 | 216 | 77 | 1,012.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 2.7 | 251 | 81 | 1,013.0 | 0.46 / 0.50 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.5 | 3.1 | 243 | 47 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 598.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.5 | 4.9 | 223 | 78 | 1,010.6 | 2.58 / 2.58 | 100 | 291.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dufa?
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 29.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 374 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dufa today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Dufa?
Local time is 03:25. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dufa?
Dufa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dufa?
DEM 456 m.
Where is Dufa located?
It is at 12.34268, 7.18700 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dufa in?
It is in Nigeria.