Location & Surroundings
Alama is a settlement in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 313 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ajasse Ipo, 32 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 280 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, 59 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° 26' 7" N, 5° 1' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 313 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,191 p/km²
- Built-up 7.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:36
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Alama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (220 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 23.0 | 1.7 | 220 | 86 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.7 | 1.4 | 49 | 35 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 601.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.8 | 0.9 | 124 | 47 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 421.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 2.9 | 209 | 65 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 2.2 | 222 | 91 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.0 | 1.4 | 229 | 44 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 594.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.3 | 0.7 | 190 | 56 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 414.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 2.5 | 214 | 74 | 1,010.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.7 | 2.7 | 230 | 91 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.5 | 1.9 | 228 | 48 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 545.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 2.3 | 215 | 66 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 309.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 4.3 | 212 | 87 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.3 | 3.4 | 225 | 87 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alama?
Now 23.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 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 Alama today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Alama?
Local time is 18:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Alama?
Alama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Alama?
DEM 313 m.
Where is Alama located?
It is at 8.43537, 5.02715 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alama in?
It is in Nigeria.