Location & Surroundings
Tofa is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 256 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rabah, 8 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 505 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 33 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
13° 6' 46" N, 5° 26' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 256 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,007 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:24
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 11 h 58 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 33.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 36.2 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 W/m2.
Temperature
33.7 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,008.7 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 | 33.7 | 2.3 | 82 | 28 | 1,008.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.6 | 2.6 | 92 | 28 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 3.1 | 211 | 66 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.2 | 1.0 | 132 | 31 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 617.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.8 | 2.1 | 160 | 34 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 444.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.4 | 2.9 | 216 | 43 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 3.3 | 222 | 68 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.5 | 2.6 | 227 | 34 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 613.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 34.2 | 2.7 | 163 | 33 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 441.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.4 | 2.4 | 295 | 37 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 4.1 | 206 | 73 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.7 | 1.5 | 226 | 31 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 616.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.4 | 4.2 | 184 | 38 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 441.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tofa?
Now 33.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 36.2 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 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 06:26 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Tofa?
Local time is 01:24. 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 256 m.
Where is Tofa located?
It is at 13.11270, 5.43771 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tofa in?
It is in Nigeria.