Location & Surroundings
Tunga is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 244 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lapai, 27 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 105 km to the east. The nearest airport is Minna Airport, 43 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° 17' 11" N, 6° 35' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 244 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,913 p/km²
- Built-up 23.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:12
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 36.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 624 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 25.8 | 1.1 | 86 | 56 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 1.2 | 127 | 70 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.9 | 0.4 | 108 | 32 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 623.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.8 | 2.0 | 205 | 48 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 410.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.7 | 1.8 | 133 | 60 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 1.2 | 198 | 72 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.0 | 1.4 | 252 | 39 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 615.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 2.2 | 236 | 48 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 405.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.4 | 1.6 | 133 | 60 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 1.2 | 137 | 77 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.8 | 1.0 | 200 | 39 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 591.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.5 | 2.4 | 195 | 53 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 362.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.9 | 3.0 | 179 | 76 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tunga?
Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 36.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 624 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 Tunga today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Tunga?
Local time is 08:12. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tunga?
Tunga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tunga?
DEM 244 m.
Where is Tunga located?
It is at 9.28634, 6.58378 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tunga in?
It is in Nigeria.