Location & Surroundings
Raha is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 692 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dutsen Wai, 9 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 215 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 55 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
10° 53' 9" N, 8° 7' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 692 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,469 p/km²
- Built-up 11.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:57
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Raha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Raha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 32.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 582 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (80 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,017.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 17.8 | 2.6 | 80 | 33 | 1,017.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.1 | 1.8 | 61 | 14 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 581.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 2.8 | 13 | 21 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 370.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.3 | 2.6 | 61 | 23 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.5 | 2.8 | 74 | 26 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.4 | 2.8 | 84 | 15 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 621.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 3.1 | 38 | 23 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 383.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.7 | 2.2 | 67 | 23 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.1 | 2.5 | 66 | 25 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.4 | 3.7 | 67 | 12 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 623.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 3.0 | 45 | 20 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 387.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 1.9 | 66 | 22 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.5 | 2.3 | 71 | 25 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Raha?
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 32.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 582 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 06:21 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Raha?
Local time is 14:57. 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 692 m.
Where is Raha located?
It is at 10.88588, 8.12897 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Raha in?
It is in Nigeria.