Location & Surroundings
Alaran is a settlement in Ogun State, Nigeria, at 84 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilaro, 11 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 555 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Murtala Mohammed International Airport, 46 km away.
Also known as: Alaro
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
6° 48' 6" N, 2° 58' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 84 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 83 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:01
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Alaran
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alaran, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 32.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 492 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
3.1 m/s S (187 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
1.33 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 | 26.0 | 3.1 | 187 | 88 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 1.6 | 205 | 94 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 1.1 | 214 | 95 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.5 | 1.6 | 202 | 58 | 1,010.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 74 | 492.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.6 | 2.9 | 176 | 86 | 1,009.6 | 1.27 / 1.33 | 12 | 396.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 1.7 | 204 | 95 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 1.3 | 211 | 94 | 1,011.4 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 93 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 3.4 | 194 | 84 | 1,010.3 | 4.04 / 4.09 | 100 | 413.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.0 | 0.8 | 139 | 81 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 172.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 1.7 | 167 | 89 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 1.0 | 233 | 94 | 1,011.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 97 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.7 | 2.9 | 180 | 55 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 567.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.1 | 2.3 | 177 | 84 | 1,010.5 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 89 | 221.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alaran?
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 32.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 492 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Alaran today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Alaran?
Local time is 05:01. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Alaran?
Alaran is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Alaran?
DEM 84 m.
Where is Alaran located?
It is at 6.80178, 2.97630 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alaran in?
It is in Nigeria.