Location & Surroundings
Tafam is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 534 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kagoro, 13 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 115 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 51 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° 29' 36" N, 8° 25' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 534 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 544 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:53
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Tafam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tafam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 32.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (63 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 23.6 | 0.8 | 63 | 55 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 1.6 | 23 | 58 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 1.6 | 31 | 58 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.9 | 1.0 | 244 | 25 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 629.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.2 | 77 | 56 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 374.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 1.8 | 35 | 58 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 1.8 | 38 | 54 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.0 | 2.2 | 205 | 24 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 686.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.3 | 1.2 | 83 | 51 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 422.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 1.5 | 29 | 60 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.7 | 1.2 | 43 | 69 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.4 | 3.0 | 207 | 41 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 666.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.1 | 1.0 | 169 | 65 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 409.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tafam?
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 32.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 630 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 Tafam today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Tafam?
Local time is 01:53. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tafam?
Tafam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tafam?
DEM 534 m.
Where is Tafam located?
It is at 9.49328, 8.42505 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tafam in?
It is in Nigeria.