Location & Surroundings
Tofa is a third-order administrative division in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 468 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwatarkwashi, 11 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 360 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 16 km away.
Overview
Tofa is ward in Zamfara State, Nigeria.
It is located in Bungudu, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Bungudu
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 14' 23" N, 6° 49' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 468 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 531 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:18
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Places in Tofa
Weather in Tofa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tofa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 38.1 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.
Temperature
37.4 C
Wind
4.1 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
20 %
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 | 37.4 | 4.1 | 89 | 13 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.1 | 3.7 | 79 | 21 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 397.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 2.1 | 102 | 24 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 2.1 | 150 | 29 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.1 | 6.0 | 83 | 13 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 606.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.7 | 3.8 | 69 | 20 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 394.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 2.9 | 113 | 21 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 3.6 | 104 | 23 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 38.8 | 6.6 | 92 | 10 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 615.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.7 | 3.3 | 86 | 16 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 399.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 3.3 | 67 | 17 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 3.8 | 136 | 18 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 37.1 | 5.4 | 90 | 8 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 617.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tofa?
Now 37.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 38.1 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 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 06:24 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Tofa?
Local time is 20:18. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tofa?
Tofa is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Tofa?
DEM 468 m.
Where is Tofa located?
It is at 12.23985, 6.82198 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tofa in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry