Location & Surroundings

Tegina is a town in Niger State, Nigeria with 24,037 inhabitants, at 270 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zungeru, 30 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 180 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Minna Airport, 55 km away.

Overview

Tegina is town in Niger State, Nigeria.

It is located in Niger State, Nigeria.

Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Niger State
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    10° 4' 14" N, 6° 11' 26" E
  • Elevation DEM: 270 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 24,037
  • Pop. Density 7,355 p/km²
  • Built-up 9.0%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

Sun & Local Time

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Weather in Tegina

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tegina, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 36.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 583 W/m2.

Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 24.8 1.7 44 51 1,010.4 - / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
6h 22.1 0.8 77 42 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 2.2 n/a
12h 36.6 2.2 79 13 1,008.9 0.00 / 0.00 52 583.2 n/a
18h 28.6 1.3 332 24 1,007.7 0.00 / 0.00 80 424.2 n/a
Tomorrow 24.6 1.3 108 30 1,010.3 0.00 / 0.00 64 0.0 n/a
30h 22.1 1.0 116 49 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 98 2.1 n/a
36h 35.3 1.2 232 32 1,009.1 0.00 / 0.00 86 565.2 n/a
42h 29.1 1.0 246 38 1,008.8 0.00 / 0.00 16 405.8 n/a
Saturday 25.0 1.5 100 51 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
54h 23.0 1.2 161 81 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 4 1.9 n/a
60h 35.6 1.5 235 35 1,009.6 0.00 / 0.00 22 611.2 n/a
66h 30.0 2.0 232 40 1,008.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 406.5 n/a
Sunday 25.9 1.1 69 49 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tegina?
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 36.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 583 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 Tegina today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Tegina?
Local time is 07:56. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tegina?
Tegina is a populated place.
How many people live in Tegina?
Population about 24,037.
What is the elevation of Tegina?
DEM 270 m.
Where is Tegina located?
It is at 10.07060, 6.19060 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tegina in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2018-12-04
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