Location & Surroundings
Raba is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 424 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kazaure, 12 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 410 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 60 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° 35' 18" N, 8° 30' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 424 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 511 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:21
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Raba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Raba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 37.1 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Temperature
28.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s W (282 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
68 %
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 | 28.9 | 1.9 | 282 | 24 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 2.5 | 244 | 32 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.1 | 1.1 | 78 | 14 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 627.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.6 | 3.6 | 161 | 17 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 357.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.3 | 2.9 | 257 | 36 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 3.5 | 280 | 42 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.1 | 0.8 | 312 | 15 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 666.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.0 | 3.4 | 141 | 20 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 420.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.8 | 4.1 | 214 | 28 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 1.1 | 62 | 50 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.1 | 0.8 | 333 | 21 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 657.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.2 | 2.9 | 101 | 19 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 415.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.4 | 3.8 | 232 | 49 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Raba?
Now 28.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 37.1 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 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 Raba today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Raba?
Local time is 11:21. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Raba?
Raba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Raba?
DEM 424 m.
Where is Raba located?
It is at 12.58827, 8.50846 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Raba in?
It is in Nigeria.