Location & Surroundings
Tunga is a third-order administrative division in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 268 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wurno, 3 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 520 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 45 km away.
Overview
Tunga is ward in Sokoto State, Nigeria.
It is located in Wurno, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Wurno
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 16' 21" N, 5° 24' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 268 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 375 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:56
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 34 min
Places in Tunga
Mountains & Terrain in Tunga
Weather in Tunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 33.6 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 586 W/m2.
Temperature
28.5 C
Wind
4.4 m/s NE (58 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
26 %
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 | 28.5 | 4.4 | 58 | 13 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 3.7 | 85 | 19 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 3.9 | 67 | 22 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.6 | 6.0 | 79 | 8 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 586.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 4.0 | 53 | 9 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 407.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 4.6 | 53 | 11 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.1 | 4.4 | 74 | 13 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.1 | 6.0 | 86 | 7 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 576.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.4 | 3.9 | 51 | 12 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 394.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 4.2 | 58 | 13 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 4.5 | 72 | 12 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.2 | 5.4 | 82 | 7 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 567.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.1 | 3.8 | 48 | 11 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 392.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tunga?
Now 28.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 33.6 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 586 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 06:35 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 34m.
What is the local time in Tunga?
Local time is 04:56. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tunga?
Tunga is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Tunga?
DEM 268 m.
Where is Tunga located?
It is at 13.27248, 5.40150 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tunga in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry