Location & Surroundings
Handa is a settlement in Adamawa, Nigeria, at 294 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gombi, 47 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 555 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, 63 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° 48' 53" N, 12° 30' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 294 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:55
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Handa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Handa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 36.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (263 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
16 %
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 | 28.7 | 1.2 | 263 | 35 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 1.8 | 321 | 44 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 1.3 | 325 | 43 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 9.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.9 | 1.4 | 86 | 21 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 713.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.6 | 2.1 | 261 | 34 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 384.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 1.4 | 312 | 50 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 1.5 | 298 | 59 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 9.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.1 | 2.0 | 85 | 18 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 695.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.7 | 2.0 | 266 | 31 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 381.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 2.5 | 293 | 54 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 2.0 | 276 | 71 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 9.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.7 | 0.5 | 31 | 20 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 695.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.7 | 0.9 | 262 | 37 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 362.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Handa?
Now 28.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 36.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 713 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 Handa today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Handa?
Local time is 00:55. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Handa?
Handa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Handa?
DEM 294 m.
Where is Handa located?
It is at 9.81472, 12.50713 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Handa in?
It is in Nigeria.