Location & Surroundings
Alafara is a settlement in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 299 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alapa, 17 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 345 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, 39 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
8° 46' 10" N, 4° 22' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 299 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:13
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Alafara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alafara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Temperature
29.0 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
72 %
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 | 29.0 | 1.5 | 39 | 68 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 0.8 | 132 | 80 | 1,010.7 | 2.55 / 2.55 | 92 | 459.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 1.6 | 199 | 93 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.95 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 1.7 | 218 | 97 | 1,013.1 | 0.63 / 1.58 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.3 | 1.9 | 129 | 57 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 603.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 1.5 | 168 | 82 | 1,011.1 | 1.21 / 1.21 | 65 | 369.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 3.1 | 204 | 93 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 3.3 | 208 | 91 | 1,013.5 | 0.21 / 0.41 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.3 | 3.3 | 182 | 60 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 536.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 2.7 | 216 | 86 | 1,012.0 | 1.05 / 1.05 | 100 | 356.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 3.0 | 222 | 96 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 2.4 | 221 | 97 | 1,014.8 | 0.69 / 0.94 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.3 | 3.2 | 221 | 60 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 569.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alafara?
Now 29.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 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 Alafara today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Alafara?
Local time is 20:13. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Alafara?
Alafara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Alafara?
DEM 299 m.
Where is Alafara located?
It is at 8.76958, 4.37168 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alafara in?
It is in Nigeria.