Location & Surroundings
Ushafa is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 231 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bin Yauri, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 335 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Minna Airport, about 205 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
10° 38' 49" N, 4° 53' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 231 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 45 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:15
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ushafa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ushafa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 33.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 552 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SW (208 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 26.6 | 2.0 | 208 | 76 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 1.3 | 193 | 82 | 1,012.8 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 1.3 | 177 | 89 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 91 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.1 | 0.6 | 249 | 52 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 551.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.0 | 2.3 | 215 | 71 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 414.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 2.3 | 194 | 76 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 1.8 | 180 | 89 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.0 | 2.9 | 219 | 54 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 609.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.8 | 2.5 | 207 | 68 | 1,009.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 62 | 422.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 2.4 | 215 | 89 | 1,010.9 | 1.24 / 1.25 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 2.0 | 180 | 93 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.4 | 2.5 | 221 | 56 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 606.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.4 | 2.1 | 206 | 70 | 1,009.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 96 | 400.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ushafa?
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 33.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 552 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 Ushafa today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Ushafa?
Local time is 04:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ushafa?
Ushafa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ushafa?
DEM 231 m.
Where is Ushafa located?
It is at 10.64688, 4.88661 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ushafa in?
It is in Nigeria.