Location & Surroundings
Sakawa Sofoua is a settlement in Maradi Region, Niger, at 348 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tibiri, 47 km to the south. The national capital Niamey is about 530 km to the west. The nearest airport is Maradi Airport, 55 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° 59' 13" N, 7° 0' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 348 m
- Timezone Africa/Niamey
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 115 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +227
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:49
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sakawa Sofoua
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sakawa Sofoua, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 37.9 C, max wind 8.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 573 W/m2.
Temperature
32.7 C
Wind
4.9 m/s NE (46 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 32.7 | 4.9 | 46 | 10 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.4 | 4.9 | 52 | 14 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 4.6 | 74 | 16 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.9 | 8.2 | 82 | 8 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 572.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.5 | 4.2 | 49 | 10 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 346.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.1 | 4.7 | 54 | 14 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 4.1 | 87 | 17 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.6 | 5.6 | 78 | 9 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 507.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.8 | 4.2 | 48 | 11 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 361.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 3.8 | 94 | 15 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 3.6 | 93 | 18 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.3 | 3.6 | 107 | 10 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 539.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.8 | 1.2 | 125 | 14 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 351.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sakawa Sofoua?
Now 32.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 37.9 C, max wind 8.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 573 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 Sakawa Sofoua today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Sakawa Sofoua?
Local time is 05:49. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sakawa Sofoua?
Sakawa Sofoua is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sakawa Sofoua?
DEM 348 m.
Where is Sakawa Sofoua located?
It is at 13.98695, 7.00599 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sakawa Sofoua in?
It is in Niger.