Location & Surroundings
Tunga Rafi is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 269 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwadabawa, 17 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 550 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 66 km away.
Also known as: Tungan Rafi
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° 30' 9" N, 5° 17' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 269 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 516 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:12
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Tunga Rafi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tunga Rafi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 36.8 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Temperature
27.1 C
Wind
3.3 m/s S (190 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
80 %
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 | 27.1 | 3.3 | 190 | 57 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.8 | 2.1 | 235 | 33 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 629.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.3 | 2.8 | 295 | 31 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 478.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.2 | 7.3 | 193 | 72 | 1,011.3 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 3.5 | 200 | 71 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.0 | 3.1 | 258 | 40 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 491.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.1 | 2.7 | 222 | 43 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 370.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.8 | 4.7 | 190 | 54 | 1,011.3 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.0 | 4.2 | 216 | 69 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.4 | 7.5 | 217 | 46 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 509.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.1 | 4.2 | 218 | 53 | 1,010.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 96 | 366.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 5.9 | 206 | 73 | 1,012.0 | 0.18 / 0.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.0 | 5.4 | 223 | 84 | 1,012.1 | 0.40 / 0.64 | 45 | 1.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tunga Rafi?
Now 27.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 36.8 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 630 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 Rafi today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Tunga Rafi?
Local time is 13:12. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tunga Rafi?
Tunga Rafi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tunga Rafi?
DEM 269 m.
Where is Tunga Rafi located?
It is at 13.50249, 5.28531 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tunga Rafi in?
It is in Nigeria.