Location & Surroundings
Alayan is a settlement in Oyo State, Nigeria, at 340 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alapa, 19 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 365 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, 34 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° 35' 12" N, 4° 13' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 340 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:36
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Alayan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alayan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (223 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
74 %
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 | 23.2 | 2.2 | 223 | 92 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.7 | 1.9 | 58 | 31 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 593.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.8 | 1.1 | 109 | 36 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 414.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 3.7 | 202 | 86 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 4.1 | 211 | 80 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.1 | 1.3 | 236 | 36 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 560.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.3 | 2.5 | 194 | 49 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 428.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 3.5 | 205 | 83 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.4 | 3.0 | 222 | 93 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.4 | 1.3 | 207 | 36 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 591.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.4 | 1.7 | 181 | 43 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 427.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 3.4 | 200 | 78 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.5 | 3.3 | 212 | 93 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 1.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alayan?
Now 23.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 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 Alayan today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Alayan?
Local time is 16:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Alayan?
Alayan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Alayan?
DEM 340 m.
Where is Alayan located?
It is at 8.58677, 4.21767 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alayan in?
It is in Nigeria.