Location & Surroundings
Sonfada is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 76 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Badeggi, 6 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 155 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bida, 9 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° 4' 28" N, 6° 5' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 76 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 114 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:13
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sonfada
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sonfada, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 36.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 633 W/m2.
Temperature
36.3 C
Wind
0.6 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 36.3 | 0.6 | 92 | 37 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.8 | 0.8 | 94 | 55 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 410.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 0.2 | 23 | 64 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 0.3 | 319 | 72 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.5 | 1.6 | 22 | 34 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 633.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.0 | 1.3 | 313 | 41 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 432.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 0.4 | 71 | 49 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 1.0 | 332 | 60 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 34.7 | 1.5 | 313 | 36 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 587.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.8 | 0.3 | 256 | 45 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 432.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 1.8 | 153 | 57 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 1.0 | 167 | 78 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 35.7 | 0.8 | 327 | 42 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 602.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sonfada?
Now 36.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 36.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 633 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 06:22 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Sonfada?
Local time is 19:13. 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 76 m.
Where is Sonfada located?
It is at 9.07437, 6.09302 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sonfada in?
It is in Nigeria.