Location & Surroundings
Tafa is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 509 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Suleja, 14 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is 31 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 27 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° 14' 44" N, 7° 17' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 509 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,083 p/km²
- Built-up 15.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:04
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Weather in Tafa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tafa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 31.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (230 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 24.1 | 1.4 | 230 | 91 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 0.4 | 136 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 0.7 | 119 | 92 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.5 | 1.5 | 309 | 52 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 636.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 1.3 | 208 | 77 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 423.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 1.4 | 120 | 91 | 1,013.2 | 0.88 / 0.89 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 1.2 | 142 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 93 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.5 | 0.8 | 234 | 56 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 623.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.9 | 1.4 | 236 | 78 | 1,010.9 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 35 | 389.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 1.5 | 141 | 84 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 1.1 | 170 | 92 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.8 | 2.4 | 246 | 58 | 1,011.5 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 41 | 635.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.1 | 1.6 | 174 | 85 | 1,011.5 | 4.22 / 4.32 | 98 | 328.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tafa?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 31.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 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 Tafa today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Tafa?
Local time is 01:04. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tafa?
Tafa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tafa?
DEM 509 m.
Where is Tafa located?
It is at 9.24549, 7.28925 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tafa in?
It is in Nigeria.