Location & Surroundings
Sawa is a settlement in Adamawa, Nigeria, at 537 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ganye, 36 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 480 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, 87 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
8° 42' 25" N, 11° 52' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 537 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 32 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:12
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 33.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 W/m2.
Temperature
26.7 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (215 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 26.7 | 1.4 | 215 | 37 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 0.9 | 266 | 39 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 1.3 | 239 | 48 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 8.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.2 | 2.2 | 8 | 25 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 673.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.6 | 1.9 | 233 | 39 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 354.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 1.7 | 240 | 54 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 1.9 | 242 | 77 | 1,013.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 87 | 8.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.3 | 1.2 | 332 | 38 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 585.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.3 | 2.1 | 236 | 60 | 1,011.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 36 | 316.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 2.2 | 226 | 63 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 1.7 | 243 | 79 | 1,013.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 17 | 8.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.3 | 1.9 | 319 | 37 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 668.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.5 | 2.0 | 270 | 57 | 1,010.3 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 18 | 308.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sawa?
Now 26.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 33.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 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 Sawa today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Sawa?
Local time is 02:12. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sawa?
Sawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sawa?
DEM 537 m.
Where is Sawa located?
It is at 8.70689, 11.86864 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sawa in?
It is in Nigeria.