Location & Surroundings
Afonja is a settlement in Oyo State, Nigeria, at 187 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ibadan, 11 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 450 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ibadan Airport, 18 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
7° 19' 58" N, 3° 48' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 187 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,004 p/km²
- Built-up 24.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:13
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Afonja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Afonja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 445 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (244 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
71 %
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 | 22.6 | 1.1 | 244 | 98 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 1.3 | 242 | 98 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.0 | 2.6 | 215 | 68 | 1,013.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 444.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 2.0 | 199 | 91 | 1,013.0 | 2.42 / 2.48 | 43 | 268.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 1.5 | 227 | 96 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 1.4 | 239 | 98 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 2.6 | 256 | 75 | 1,014.9 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 76 | 320.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 2.0 | 207 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 3.97 / 4.16 | 99 | 374.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.2 | 1.7 | 223 | 98 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 272 | 98 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.7 | 2.6 | 271 | 73 | 1,014.6 | 0.65 / 0.65 | 51 | 463.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 1.0 | 198 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 3.28 / 3.93 | 91 | 389.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.7 | 1.8 | 225 | 95 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Afonja?
Now 22.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 445 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 Afonja today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Afonja?
Local time is 07:13. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Afonja?
Afonja is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Afonja?
DEM 187 m.
Where is Afonja located?
It is at 7.33287, 3.81621 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Afonja in?
It is in Nigeria.