Location & Surroundings
Zama is a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, at 252 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shaffa, 21 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 540 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 125 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° 20' 36" N, 12° 13' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 252 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 121 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:11
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Zama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 37.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
68 %
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 | 25.1 | 2.3 | 62 | 28 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 1.5 | 41 | 32 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 8.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.9 | 1.4 | 60 | 14 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 687.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.5 | 1.0 | 278 | 25 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 366.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 0.6 | 72 | 27 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 0.2 | 321 | 32 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 8.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.3 | 1.9 | 270 | 17 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 683.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.5 | 1.8 | 236 | 28 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 362.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.6 | 1.5 | 254 | 31 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 1.3 | 273 | 51 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.9 | 3.2 | 249 | 32 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 596.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.5 | 2.0 | 254 | 43 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 336.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.6 | 1.0 | 349 | 42 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zama?
Now 25.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 37.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 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 Zama today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Zama?
Local time is 13:11. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Zama?
Zama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zama?
DEM 252 m.
Where is Zama located?
It is at 10.34347, 12.22800 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zama in?
It is in Nigeria.