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 04:18
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 11 h 39 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 29.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 38.7 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 572 W/m2.
Temperature
29.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s N (20 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 | 29.8 | 1.7 | 20 | 18 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.9 | 2.2 | 67 | 22 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 2.8 | 117 | 24 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.7 | 4.0 | 120 | 12 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 572.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.2 | 1.8 | 153 | 18 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 421.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 0.8 | 198 | 23 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 2.9 | 190 | 25 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.0 | 1.4 | 179 | 14 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 570.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.2 | 3.4 | 71 | 17 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 419.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 1.2 | 31 | 23 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 2.9 | 88 | 23 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.3 | 3.1 | 116 | 12 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 571.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.7 | 2.8 | 99 | 17 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 420.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Raya?
Now 29.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 38.7 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 572 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 06:39 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Raya?
Local time is 04:18. 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.