Location & Surroundings
Achilafia is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 475 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kazaure, 17 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 430 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 85 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° 48' 2" N, 8° 23' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 475 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,102 p/km²
- Built-up 8.9%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:21
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Achilafia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Achilafia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 34.7 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Temperature
32.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (324 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 0.9 | 324 | 42 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.5 | 2.2 | 58 | 38 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 386.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.9 | 3.7 | 180 | 52 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 3.3 | 270 | 69 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.7 | 2.1 | 298 | 37 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 644.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.1 | 2.4 | 158 | 35 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 445.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.4 | 5.3 | 231 | 58 | 1,011.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 4.3 | 251 | 68 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 4.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 36.2 | 5.5 | 288 | 36 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 661.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.4 | 6.2 | 288 | 38 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 439.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.4 | 7.3 | 244 | 60 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.6 | 6.0 | 236 | 72 | 1,011.3 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.5 | 7.8 | 260 | 50 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 8 | 597.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Achilafia?
Now 32.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 34.7 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 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 Achilafia today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Achilafia?
Local time is 21:21. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Achilafia?
Achilafia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Achilafia?
DEM 475 m.
Where is Achilafia located?
It is at 12.80055, 8.39602 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Achilafia in?
It is in Nigeria.