Location & Surroundings
Sonfada is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 96 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bida, 25 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 185 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bida, 24 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
9° 11' 52" N, 5° 49' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 96 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:04
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Weather in Sonfada
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sonfada, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 35.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 560 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
0.2 m/s W (291 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 24.9 | 0.2 | 291 | 80 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.0 | 1.2 | 310 | 46 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 560.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.7 | 1.0 | 5 | 53 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 332.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 2.1 | 203 | 81 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 1.1 | 176 | 83 | 1,013.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 91 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.1 | 1.1 | 346 | 39 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 619.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.0 | 0.4 | 200 | 45 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 406.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 0.2 | 107 | 60 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.9 | 1.7 | 214 | 74 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.8 | 0.8 | 350 | 41 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 543.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.5 | 1.9 | 129 | 52 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 383.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.6 | 1.3 | 174 | 61 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.7 | 0.1 | 231 | 73 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 2.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sonfada?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 35.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 560 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 Sonfada today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Sonfada?
Local time is 15:04. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sonfada?
Sonfada is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sonfada?
DEM 96 m.
Where is Sonfada located?
It is at 9.19767, 5.82028 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sonfada in?
It is in Nigeria.