Location & Surroundings
Apapa is a settlement in Ogun State, Nigeria, at 66 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Imeko, 26 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 540 km to the east. The nearest airport is Murtala Mohammed International Airport, 85 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
7° 14' 27" N, 2° 56' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 66 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:15
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Apapa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Apapa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 383 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (241 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
65 %
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 | 23.4 | 1.5 | 241 | 98 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.3 | 1.4 | 202 | 75 | 1,011.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 97 | 348.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 1.9 | 183 | 91 | 1,011.0 | 4.24 / 4.32 | 68 | 382.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 2.0 | 216 | 98 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.95 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 1.2 | 213 | 98 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.6 | 1.7 | 191 | 60 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 611.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 1.6 | 242 | 88 | 1,011.1 | 5.71 / 5.71 | 33 | 404.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 1.5 | 207 | 97 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 4.86 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.9 | 1.3 | 211 | 99 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.2 | 0.8 | 253 | 79 | 1,012.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 87 | 231.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 1.0 | 344 | 88 | 1,011.7 | 0.61 / 0.67 | 70 | 285.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 1.6 | 227 | 93 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.2 | 1.5 | 227 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Apapa?
Now 23.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 383 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 Apapa today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Apapa?
Local time is 18:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Apapa?
Apapa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Apapa?
DEM 66 m.
Where is Apapa located?
It is at 7.24080, 2.94779 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Apapa in?
It is in Nigeria.