Location & Surroundings
Gafia is a settlement in Maradi Region, Niger, at 412 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gazaoua, 9 km to the northwest. The national capital Niamey is about 630 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tessaoua Airport, 34 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
13° 27' 18" N, 7° 57' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 412 m
- Timezone Africa/Niamey
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 996 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +227
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:31
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gafia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gafia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.2 to 34.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 466 W/m2.
Temperature
34.7 C
Wind
3.1 m/s SE (127 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,008.8 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 34.7 | 3.1 | 127 | 25 | 1,008.8 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.6 | 1.2 | 274 | 38 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.2 | 3.2 | 271 | 52 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.7 | 2.6 | 106 | 27 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 466.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.6 | 2.8 | 43 | 25 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 401.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.7 | 2.7 | 77 | 30 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.5 | 2.9 | 78 | 31 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.6 | 6.6 | 92 | 17 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 652.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 35.1 | 3.1 | 114 | 20 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 428.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.5 | 2.4 | 66 | 24 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.7 | 3.0 | 256 | 46 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.8 | 2.4 | 49 | 20 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 649.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 36.8 | 2.4 | 109 | 18 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 424.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gafia?
Now 34.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.2 to 34.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 466 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 Gafia today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Gafia?
Local time is 03:31. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gafia?
Gafia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gafia?
DEM 412 m.
Where is Gafia located?
It is at 13.45498, 7.95339 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gafia in?
It is in Niger.