Location & Surroundings
Faya is a waterhole(s) in Diffa, Niger, at 334 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 a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Niger, Africa.
Basic Data
- Country Niger
- Type waterhole(s) (WTRH)
- a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 29' 52" N, 11° 11' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 334 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 23:21
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other waterhole(s)s nearby
Weather in Faya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Faya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 38.7 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 30.0 to 38.7 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 W/m2.
Temperature
38.7 C
Wind
4.9 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,008.6 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 | 38.7 | 4.9 | 82 | 19 | 1,008.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.3 | 3.6 | 132 | 27 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 268.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.1 | 2.3 | 233 | 48 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.0 | 1.1 | 268 | 51 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.3 | 5.2 | 74 | 18 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 594.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.2 | 4.4 | 87 | 20 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 317.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.9 | 3.5 | 57 | 23 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 3.0 | 69 | 27 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 6.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 38.7 | 6.1 | 73 | 15 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 686.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.8 | 4.7 | 102 | 19 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 398.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.5 | 3.7 | 37 | 23 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.1 | 2.5 | 56 | 26 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 7.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 39.6 | 5.9 | 99 | 16 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 685.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Faya?
Now 38.7 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 30.0 to 38.7 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 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 23:21. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Faya?
Faya is a waterhole(s).
What is the elevation of Faya?
DEM 334 m.
Where is Faya located?
It is at 13.49770, 11.19720 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Faya in?
It is in Niger.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry