Location & Surroundings
Tunga is a settlement in Dosso Region, Niger, at 191 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dioundiou, 25 km to the north. The national capital Niamey is about 205 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Gaya Airport, 62 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
12° 24' 37" N, 3° 37' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 191 m
- Timezone Africa/Niamey
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 650 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +227
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:55
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Tunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 38.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 571 W/m2.
Temperature
30.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (19 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
13 %
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 | 30.2 | 1.9 | 19 | 18 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 2.0 | 70 | 22 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 2.8 | 115 | 24 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.8 | 3.9 | 120 | 11 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 571.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.3 | 1.7 | 138 | 18 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 421.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 0.4 | 213 | 24 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 2.5 | 196 | 25 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.1 | 1.4 | 177 | 14 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 570.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.2 | 3.5 | 75 | 17 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 420.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 1.2 | 29 | 23 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 2.9 | 83 | 23 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.4 | 3.1 | 114 | 12 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 571.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.7 | 2.7 | 101 | 17 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 420.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tunga?
Now 30.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 38.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 571 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 Tunga today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Tunga?
Local time is 05:55. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tunga?
Tunga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tunga?
DEM 191 m.
Where is Tunga located?
It is at 12.41017, 3.62395 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tunga in?
It is in Niger.