Location & Surroundings
Tofa is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 489 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dan Sadau, 9 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 270 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 97 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
11° 18' 30" N, 6° 34' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 489 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 41 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:55
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tofa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tofa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 36.8 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 555 W/m2.
Temperature
28.2 C
Wind
2.7 m/s E (87 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
12 %
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 | 28.2 | 2.7 | 87 | 26 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 2.7 | 55 | 27 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 2.6 | 103 | 34 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.8 | 5.6 | 87 | 14 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 555.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.8 | 2.5 | 77 | 23 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 356.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 2.7 | 75 | 22 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 2.6 | 104 | 26 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.4 | 4.3 | 96 | 12 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 540.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.9 | 2.9 | 42 | 20 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 379.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 3.0 | 71 | 24 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 2.5 | 100 | 32 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.9 | 2.2 | 117 | 14 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 588.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.6 | 3.0 | 49 | 21 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 396.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tofa?
Now 28.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 36.8 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 555 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 Tofa today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Tofa?
Local time is 02:55. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tofa?
Tofa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tofa?
DEM 489 m.
Where is Tofa located?
It is at 11.30843, 6.57639 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tofa in?
It is in Nigeria.