Location & Surroundings
Samana is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 385 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Anka, 26 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 395 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gusau, 74 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° 19' 39" N, 6° 1' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 385 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 753 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:51
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Nearby
Weather in Samana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 38.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 W/m2.
Temperature
31.7 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (71 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,009.7 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 31.7 | 3.1 | 71 | 19 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.4 | 3.0 | 106 | 23 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 2.7 | 156 | 31 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.2 | 3.2 | 62 | 15 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 595.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.9 | 3.8 | 62 | 20 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 399.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 3.7 | 103 | 22 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 3.5 | 140 | 25 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 39.5 | 5.6 | 91 | 10 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 604.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.9 | 4.1 | 68 | 15 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 404.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.4 | 3.7 | 72 | 19 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 3.7 | 136 | 23 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.5 | 5.3 | 92 | 10 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 599.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.0 | 3.9 | 76 | 11 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 403.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samana?
Now 31.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 38.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 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 Samana today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Samana?
Local time is 01:51. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Samana?
Samana is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Samana?
DEM 385 m.
Where is Samana located?
It is at 12.32738, 6.03099 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samana in?
It is in Nigeria.