Location & Surroundings
Alata is a settlement in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 374 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Offa, 24 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 345 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, 30 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° 10' 26" N, 4° 30' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 374 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 58 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:43
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Alata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 33.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 584 W/m2.
Temperature
33.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (146 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 33.5 | 0.7 | 146 | 45 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 1.3 | 183 | 59 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 424.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 2.7 | 195 | 88 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 2.3 | 204 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.7 | 1.7 | 212 | 51 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 583.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.0 | 2.1 | 188 | 66 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 378.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 2.3 | 189 | 71 | 1,010.7 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 3.0 | 202 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 1.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.8 | 2.4 | 222 | 56 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 436.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 3.2 | 209 | 72 | 1,009.1 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 88 | 414.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 3.8 | 194 | 94 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 3.3 | 218 | 91 | 1,012.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.7 | 2.2 | 240 | 67 | 1,011.3 | 0.14 / 0.16 | 100 | 322.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alata?
Now 33.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 33.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 584 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 06:29 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Alata?
Local time is 23:43. 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 374 m.
Where is Alata located?
It is at 8.17399, 4.50829 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alata in?
It is in Nigeria.