Location & Surroundings
Numan is a city in Adamawa, Nigeria with 77,617 inhabitants, at 161 m elevation. The national capital Abuja is about 500 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, 49 km away.
Overview
Numan is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Adamawa State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Adamawa State
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 27' 49" N, 12° 1' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 161 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 77,617
- Pop. Density 13,899 p/km²
- Built-up 36.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:42
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Nearby
Weather in Numan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Numan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 40.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.1 to 40.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 679 W/m2.
Temperature
40.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (291 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,007.8 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 40.4 | 0.7 | 291 | 14 | 1,007.8 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.7 | 1.4 | 214 | 25 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 382.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 1.8 | 262 | 42 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 2.5 | 277 | 54 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 8.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 39.6 | 2.0 | 285 | 21 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 679.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.4 | 1.8 | 279 | 25 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 367.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 1.7 | 295 | 49 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 2.2 | 286 | 61 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 8.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 40.1 | 1.8 | 21 | 14 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 657.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.6 | 1.7 | 211 | 21 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 374.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.2 | 4.6 | 280 | 61 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 2.5 | 278 | 75 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 37.6 | 2.5 | 268 | 25 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 620.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Numan?
Now 40.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.1 to 40.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 679 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 Numan today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Numan?
Local time is 20:42. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Numan?
Numan is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Numan?
Population about 77,617.
What is the elevation of Numan?
DEM 161 m.
Where is Numan located?
It is at 9.46374, 12.03062 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Numan in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry