Location & Surroundings
Sofari is a settlement in Tillaberi Region, Niger, at 246 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Baleyara, 26 km to the west. The national capital Niamey is about 120 km to the west. The nearest airport is Dosso Airport, 90 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° 51' 16" N, 3° 10' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 246 m
- Timezone Africa/Niamey
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 32 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +227
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:47
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sofari
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sofari, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 29.7 to 37.8 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 592 W/m2.
Temperature
36.4 C
Wind
3.4 m/s S (159 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,007.9 hPa
Clouds
12 %
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 | 36.4 | 3.4 | 159 | 23 | 1,007.9 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.9 | 3.4 | 221 | 32 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.7 | 2.8 | 227 | 42 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.8 | 1.5 | 181 | 23 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 591.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.0 | 4.5 | 119 | 21 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 456.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.8 | 3.4 | 202 | 29 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.5 | 3.2 | 256 | 46 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.7 | 2.3 | 316 | 24 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 583.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 37.0 | 2.3 | 28 | 17 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 445.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.7 | 2.9 | 170 | 26 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 1.8 | 271 | 40 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.9 | 1.4 | 32 | 16 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 594.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 37.0 | 3.2 | 99 | 17 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 458.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sofari?
Now 36.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 29.7 to 37.8 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 592 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 Sofari today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Sofari?
Local time is 01:47. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sofari?
Sofari is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sofari?
DEM 246 m.
Where is Sofari located?
It is at 13.85449, 3.18219 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sofari in?
It is in Niger.