Location & Surroundings
Sama is a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, at 599 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Miringa, 18 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 525 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 125 km away.
Also known as: Sanda
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° 38' 4" N, 12° 0' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 599 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 198 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:00
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Sama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 36.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 526 W/m2.
Temperature
36.9 C
Wind
2.5 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
35 %
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 | 36.9 | 2.5 | 83 | 14 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.2 | 1.0 | 5 | 23 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 353.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 1.1 | 51 | 26 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 1.1 | 129 | 30 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.8 | 1.4 | 319 | 16 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 525.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 1.0 | 188 | 24 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 318.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 0.9 | 9 | 26 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 0.5 | 286 | 44 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 7.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 37.4 | 1.1 | 239 | 22 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 641.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.0 | 0.8 | 265 | 29 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 342.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.3 | 1.1 | 34 | 31 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 0.4 | 358 | 31 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 7.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 37.9 | 4.9 | 102 | 13 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 661.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sama?
Now 36.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 36.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 526 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 Sama today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Sama?
Local time is 21:00. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sama?
Sama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sama?
DEM 599 m.
Where is Sama located?
It is at 10.63452, 12.01361 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sama in?
It is in Nigeria.