Location & Surroundings
Afafanyi is a settlement in Cross River State, Nigeria, at 54 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Afikpo, 6 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 355 km to the north. The nearest airport is Enugu Airport, 81 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
5° 53' 9" N, 7° 59' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 54 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,309 p/km²
- Built-up 10.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:17
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Afafanyi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Afafanyi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 30.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 372 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (123 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,012.3 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 | 23.6 | 1.3 | 123 | 98 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 1.8 | 195 | 98 | 1,012.2 | 1.06 / 1.06 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.1 | 2.4 | 162 | 69 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 329.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 0.7 | 90 | 92 | 1,011.8 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 98 | 372.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 1.2 | 178 | 97 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 1.0 | 209 | 95 | 1,013.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 68 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.5 | 1.1 | 250 | 71 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 21 | 353.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.0 | 1.0 | 223 | 80 | 1,010.8 | 0.11 / 0.15 | 71 | 443.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.4 | 2.5 | 193 | 96 | 1,012.1 | 0.29 / 0.44 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 1.9 | 192 | 96 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.0 | 2.4 | 196 | 72 | 1,011.4 | 1.55 / 1.55 | 100 | 559.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 2.8 | 205 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 1.99 / 3.55 | 83 | 333.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.9 | 1.9 | 202 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Afafanyi?
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 30.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 372 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 Afafanyi today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Afafanyi?
Local time is 09:17. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Afafanyi?
Afafanyi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Afafanyi?
DEM 54 m.
Where is Afafanyi located?
It is at 5.88584, 7.99162 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Afafanyi in?
It is in Nigeria.