Location & Surroundings
Amara is a settlement in Kogi State, Nigeria, at 88 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bugana, 20 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 115 km to the north. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, about 110 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° 0' 27" N, 7° 24' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 88 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:23
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Weather in Amara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Amara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 34.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 567 W/m2.
Temperature
33.8 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (291 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
49 %
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 | 33.8 | 0.7 | 291 | 54 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.9 | 1.9 | 167 | 74 | 1,010.0 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 5 | 357.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 1.0 | 220 | 82 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 0.7 | 177 | 87 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.0 | 0.7 | 354 | 54 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 566.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 1.2 | 218 | 70 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 418.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 1.1 | 231 | 85 | 1,011.0 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 0.7 | 126 | 90 | 1,012.9 | 0.14 / 0.42 | 76 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.3 | 1.1 | 11 | 56 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 544.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.0 | 1.2 | 178 | 81 | 1,009.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 53 | 144.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 1.3 | 222 | 86 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 1.1 | 191 | 90 | 1,013.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 91 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.4 | 0.9 | 245 | 52 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 621.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Amara?
Now 33.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 34.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 567 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 Amara today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Amara?
Local time is 00:23. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Amara?
Amara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Amara?
DEM 88 m.
Where is Amara located?
It is at 8.00750, 7.40083 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Amara in?
It is in Nigeria.