Location & Surroundings
Alata is a settlement in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 345 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilorin, 24 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 355 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, 16 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° 24' 0" N, 4° 21' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 345 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 37 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:11
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Alata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 35.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 539 W/m2.
Temperature
35.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 35.5 | 1.3 | 56 | 34 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.6 | 1.2 | 147 | 44 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 417.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 3.4 | 203 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 3.7 | 209 | 80 | 1,012.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.1 | 1.6 | 238 | 41 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 538.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 2.6 | 197 | 54 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 426.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 3.8 | 201 | 85 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 2.3 | 202 | 94 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 35.0 | 1.3 | 214 | 38 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 592.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.3 | 1.8 | 179 | 47 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 425.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 3.8 | 206 | 86 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 4.0 | 203 | 87 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.4 | 2.8 | 198 | 44 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 541.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alata?
Now 35.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 35.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 539 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 Alata today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Alata?
Local time is 22:11. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Alata?
Alata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Alata?
DEM 345 m.
Where is Alata located?
It is at 8.40000, 4.35000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alata in?
It is in Nigeria.