Location & Surroundings
Tonfafé is a well in Tillaberi Region, Niger, at 252 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Abala, 44 km to the southeast. The national capital Niamey is about 215 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Menaka Airport, about 105 km away.
Basic Data
- Type well (WLL)
- a cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 11' 27" N, 3° 7' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 252 m
- Timezone Africa/Niamey
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 549 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +227
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:27
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:52
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Nearby
Weather in Tonfafe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tonfafe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 29.6 to 37.2 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 601 W/m2.
Temperature
37.2 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (267 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,008.4 hPa
Clouds
1 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 37.2 | 1.6 | 267 | 28 | 1,008.4 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.7 | 4.6 | 198 | 40 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.6 | 6.3 | 217 | 56 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.3 | 3.9 | 220 | 35 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 601.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.7 | 1.4 | 221 | 30 | 1,007.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 25 | 482.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.1 | 2.8 | 128 | 40 | 1,010.6 | 0.30 / 0.32 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.3 | 3.1 | 181 | 55 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.6 | 3.1 | 229 | 34 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 536.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 38.3 | 1.2 | 266 | 27 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 521.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.3 | 2.9 | 211 | 34 | 1,009.2 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.1 | 5.5 | 222 | 53 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.4 | 3.5 | 255 | 30 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 606.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 40.0 | 1.7 | 176 | 21 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 518.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tonfafe?
Now 37.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 29.6 to 37.2 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 601 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 Tonfafe today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Tonfafe?
Local time is 04:27. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tonfafe?
Tonfafe is a well.
What is the elevation of Tonfafe?
DEM 252 m.
Where is Tonfafe located?
It is at 15.19080, 3.12240 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tonfafe in?
It is in Niger.