Location & Surroundings
Alafia is a settlement in Osun State, Nigeria, at 150 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Modakeke, 25 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 405 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ibadan Airport, 46 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° 10' 27" N, 4° 20' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 150 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 93 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:59
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Alafia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alafia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 28.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 527 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NW (303 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 22.2 | 0.6 | 303 | 99 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.7 | 1.1 | 260 | 73 | 1,012.6 | 1.66 / 1.66 | 96 | 526.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 1.4 | 184 | 97 | 1,011.2 | 5.63 / 7.29 | 91 | 384.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 0.8 | 211 | 99 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 0.9 | 270 | 99 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.0 | 1.5 | 214 | 68 | 1,012.4 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 95 | 478.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 2.1 | 192 | 95 | 1,011.9 | 6.98 / 7.28 | 100 | 374.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 1.2 | 232 | 99 | 1,013.9 | 5.70 / 12.98 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.4 | 0.8 | 231 | 99 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 1.05 | 99 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 0.9 | 226 | 84 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.93 | 97 | 312.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 1.4 | 216 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 3.55 / 4.47 | 58 | 286.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 0.9 | 261 | 99 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.7 | 0.6 | 274 | 99 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 1.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alafia?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 28.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 527 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 Alafia today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Alafia?
Local time is 12:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Alafia?
Alafia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Alafia?
DEM 150 m.
Where is Alafia located?
It is at 7.17415, 4.34504 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alafia in?
It is in Nigeria.