Location & Surroundings
Samia is a settlement in Zinder Region, Niger, at 423 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Magaria, 19 km to the southeast. The national capital Niamey is about 725 km to the west. The nearest airport is Zinder Airport, 76 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° 7' 23" N, 8° 47' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 423 m
- Timezone Africa/Niamey
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 681 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +227
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:16
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Samia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 36.1 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
2.0 m/s W (265 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
14 %
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 | 26.9 | 2.0 | 265 | 62 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.1 | 3.3 | 58 | 30 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 648.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.5 | 3.5 | 76 | 29 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 415.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.5 | 3.6 | 20 | 28 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.9 | 3.2 | 45 | 31 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.8 | 7.1 | 70 | 18 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 662.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.5 | 3.2 | 63 | 25 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 415.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.3 | 1.9 | 41 | 30 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.7 | 3.5 | 182 | 66 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.6 | 3.0 | 101 | 32 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 644.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.2 | 2.1 | 106 | 34 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 411.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.3 | 2.7 | 135 | 36 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.3 | 2.3 | 1 | 47 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samia?
Now 26.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 36.1 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 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 Samia today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Samia?
Local time is 17:16. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Samia?
Samia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Samia?
DEM 423 m.
Where is Samia located?
It is at 13.12305, 8.78608 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samia in?
It is in Niger.