Location & Surroundings
Jama is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 426 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zango, 22 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 445 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 98 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° 55' 14" N, 8° 38' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 426 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 445 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:36
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Jama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 37.7 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 W/m2.
Temperature
27.6 C
Wind
3.3 m/s N (346 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 27.6 | 3.3 | 346 | 21 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 2.2 | 35 | 22 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.7 | 5.2 | 76 | 12 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 621.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.4 | 3.1 | 65 | 18 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 376.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.3 | 3.3 | 88 | 22 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 3.1 | 93 | 23 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.3 | 5.3 | 99 | 11 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 621.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.3 | 2.4 | 79 | 16 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 376.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.3 | 3.5 | 45 | 21 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 2.4 | 99 | 22 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.9 | 5.1 | 83 | 10 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 625.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.8 | 4.4 | 59 | 12 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 378.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.3 | 4.3 | 61 | 13 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jama?
Now 27.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 37.7 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 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 Jama today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Jama?
Local time is 08:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Jama?
Jama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jama?
DEM 426 m.
Where is Jama located?
It is at 12.92060, 8.63727 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jama in?
It is in Nigeria.