Location & Surroundings
Raya is a settlement in Kebbi, Nigeria, at 236 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kangiwa, 26 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 555 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gaya Airport, 59 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° 21' 57" N, 3° 40' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 236 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 142 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:08
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Raya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Raya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 34.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.
Temperature
32.3 C
Wind
3.7 m/s S (168 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
26 %
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 | 32.3 | 3.7 | 168 | 50 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 3.0 | 178 | 73 | 1,013.0 | 5.27 / 5.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 3.0 | 185 | 79 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 78 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.3 | 2.0 | 200 | 44 | 1,011.7 | 0.02 / 0.16 | 5 | 602.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.8 | 3.0 | 157 | 49 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 504.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 8.9 | 86 | 84 | 1,014.4 | 5.44 / 5.44 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 5.9 | 231 | 86 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 1.29 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.6 | 5.1 | 217 | 48 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 416.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.0 | 4.2 | 236 | 65 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 469.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 3.7 | 225 | 79 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 5.0 | 228 | 86 | 1,012.7 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 98 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.6 | 5.1 | 219 | 50 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 580.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.0 | 3.5 | 205 | 58 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 77 | 472.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Raya?
Now 32.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 34.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 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 Raya today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Raya?
Local time is 03:08. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Raya?
Raya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Raya?
DEM 236 m.
Where is Raya located?
It is at 12.36581, 3.67221 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Raya in?
It is in Nigeria.