Location & Surroundings
Ran is a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, at 294 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ngala, 48 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 830 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is N'Djamena International Airport, 61 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° 1' 7" N, 14° 28' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 294 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:28
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Nearby
Weather in Ran
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ran, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.4 C with overcast skies and a 5.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 28.5 to 39.7 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 711 W/m2.
Temperature
29.4 C
Wind
5.0 m/s N (21 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 29.4 | 5.0 | 21 | 27 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.5 | 4.1 | 54 | 21 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 12.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 39.7 | 6.9 | 68 | 10 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 711.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.4 | 4.8 | 14 | 15 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 353.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.7 | 5.2 | 33 | 16 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.9 | 3.9 | 66 | 15 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 12.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 39.8 | 5.5 | 66 | 9 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 718.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.1 | 6.0 | 9 | 14 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 355.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.4 | 5.9 | 21 | 20 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.2 | 2.5 | 79 | 21 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 12.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 39.6 | 5.8 | 54 | 9 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 718.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.8 | 5.5 | 10 | 14 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 354.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.6 | 5.9 | 30 | 19 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ran?
Now 29.4 C with overcast skies and a 5.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 28.5 to 39.7 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 711 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 Ran today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Ran?
Local time is 08:28. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ran?
Ran is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ran?
DEM 294 m.
Where is Ran located?
It is at 12.01872, 14.48250 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ran in?
It is in Nigeria.