Location & Surroundings
Raha is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 404 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dambatta, 37 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 405 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 58 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° 27' 12" N, 8° 51' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 404 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 640 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:50
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Raha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Raha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 37.8 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Temperature
36.6 C
Wind
3.3 m/s E (80 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 36.6 | 3.3 | 80 | 12 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.6 | 1.5 | 130 | 20 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 384.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 1.7 | 352 | 23 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 2.9 | 62 | 26 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.8 | 4.7 | 64 | 13 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 626.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.8 | 2.4 | 63 | 22 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 374.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.0 | 3.1 | 62 | 23 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 2.6 | 92 | 24 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 38.7 | 4.9 | 99 | 11 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 625.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.1 | 2.7 | 102 | 17 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 376.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.2 | 3.3 | 45 | 20 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 1.9 | 127 | 25 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 38.2 | 4.4 | 86 | 10 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 619.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Raha?
Now 36.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 37.8 C, max wind 4.7 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 Raha today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Raha?
Local time is 00:50. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Raha?
Raha is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Raha?
DEM 404 m.
Where is Raha located?
It is at 12.45342, 8.85307 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Raha in?
It is in Nigeria.