Location & Surroundings
Duma is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 258 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dange, 31 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 455 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 42 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° 34' 28" N, 5° 21' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 258 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 492 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:28
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Duma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Duma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 33.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 548 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (231 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,012.9 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 | 24.0 | 1.1 | 231 | 81 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.4 | 1.3 | 135 | 46 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 548.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.3 | 0.8 | 218 | 52 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 496.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 2.9 | 253 | 69 | 1,011.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 3.1 | 210 | 80 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.9 | 3.9 | 211 | 50 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 626.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.3 | 1.1 | 218 | 55 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 467.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 4.1 | 232 | 85 | 1,012.2 | 6.27 / 6.27 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.0 | 5.2 | 137 | 90 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 1.41 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.5 | 4.6 | 204 | 66 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 94 | 325.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.0 | 1.3 | 4 | 72 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 186.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 3.2 | 218 | 75 | 1,012.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.6 | 3.9 | 220 | 89 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 1.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Duma?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 33.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 548 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 Duma today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Duma?
Local time is 18:28. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Duma?
Duma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Duma?
DEM 258 m.
Where is Duma located?
It is at 12.57443, 5.36140 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Duma in?
It is in Nigeria.