Location & Surroundings
Faya is a wetland in Diffa, Niger, at 332 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Goudoumaria, 24 km to the north. The national capital Niamey is about 980 km to the west. The nearest airport is Maine-Soroa Airport, 90 km away.
Overview
Faya is DE Feuchtgebiet im Niger.
It is located in Diffa Region, Niger, Africa.
Basic Data
- Country Niger
- Located in Diffa Region
- Type wetland (WTLD)
- an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 29' 45" N, 11° 11' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 332 m
- Timezone Africa/Niamey
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 111 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +227
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:15
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Weather in Faya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Faya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 29.9 to 39.0 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 W/m2.
Temperature
31.1 C
Wind
3.0 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,009.6 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 | 31.1 | 3.0 | 82 | 29 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.9 | 3.4 | 6 | 32 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 39.0 | 6.0 | 70 | 19 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 617.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.9 | 3.5 | 63 | 24 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 340.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.9 | 3.9 | 141 | 34 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.2 | 1.4 | 168 | 47 | 1,011.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.2 | 4.9 | 55 | 17 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 628.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.3 | 4.3 | 86 | 20 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 329.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.6 | 2.6 | 123 | 25 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 1.3 | 2 | 38 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 6.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.9 | 5.9 | 73 | 15 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 686.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.9 | 4.8 | 96 | 19 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 398.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.1 | 3.3 | 50 | 23 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Faya?
Now 31.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 29.9 to 39.0 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 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 Faya today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Faya?
Local time is 11:15. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Faya?
Faya is a wetland.
What is the elevation of Faya?
DEM 332 m.
Where is Faya located?
It is at 13.49580, 11.19506 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Faya in?
It is in Niger.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry