Location & Surroundings
Raba is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 253 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rabah, 14 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 505 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 27 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
13° 5' 6" N, 5° 22' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 253 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,955 p/km²
- Built-up 9.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:06
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Raba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Raba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 35.4 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 579 W/m2.
Temperature
30.0 C
Wind
4.2 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
28 %
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 | 30.0 | 4.2 | 44 | 17 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 4.2 | 90 | 21 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 4.3 | 86 | 21 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.4 | 5.8 | 77 | 10 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 578.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.9 | 4.4 | 53 | 15 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 397.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 4.0 | 73 | 15 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 4.1 | 75 | 19 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.0 | 5.8 | 83 | 8 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 589.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.3 | 4.0 | 60 | 9 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 407.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 4.2 | 56 | 11 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.5 | 4.1 | 73 | 14 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.8 | 5.7 | 89 | 8 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 583.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.6 | 3.3 | 59 | 13 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 399.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Raba?
Now 30.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 35.4 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 579 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 06:35 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Raba?
Local time is 07:06. 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 253 m.
Where is Raba located?
It is at 13.08510, 5.38151 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Raba in?
It is in Nigeria.