Location & Surroundings
Sala is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 286 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwandu, 21 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 480 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, 50 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° 31' 0" N, 4° 50' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 286 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:13
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 39.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 39.9 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 592 W/m2.
Temperature
39.9 C
Wind
6.2 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,008.0 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 | 39.9 | 6.2 | 93 | 10 | 1,008.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.7 | 3.3 | 58 | 16 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 412.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.6 | 4.4 | 59 | 19 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 3.8 | 103 | 22 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.9 | 4.4 | 129 | 12 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 591.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.9 | 2.1 | 69 | 13 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 411.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 3.3 | 68 | 15 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 4.4 | 98 | 16 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 39.8 | 4.8 | 90 | 7 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 596.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.3 | 3.3 | 39 | 10 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 420.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.0 | 3.7 | 85 | 14 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 3.9 | 97 | 17 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 37.7 | 3.4 | 117 | 9 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 553.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sala?
Now 39.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 39.9 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 592 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 Sala today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Sala?
Local time is 22:13. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sala?
Sala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sala?
DEM 286 m.
Where is Sala located?
It is at 12.51667, 4.83333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sala in?
It is in Nigeria.