Location & Surroundings
Apapa is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 753 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lere, 35 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 160 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 96 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
10° 16' 20" N, 8° 16' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 753 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:08
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Apapa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Apapa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 33.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (84 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
30 %
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 | 20.8 | 1.1 | 84 | 44 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.9 | 3.6 | 67 | 18 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 664.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 1.6 | 92 | 32 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 408.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 1.2 | 200 | 39 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 0.9 | 114 | 47 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.8 | 2.6 | 67 | 19 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 656.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 1.3 | 79 | 31 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 401.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 2.2 | 193 | 73 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.3 | 1.2 | 181 | 85 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.7 | 2.3 | 17 | 25 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 628.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 1.5 | 343 | 36 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 374.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 2.0 | 205 | 80 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.0 | 1.3 | 204 | 91 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 3.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Apapa?
Now 20.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 33.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 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 06:15 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Apapa?
Local time is 19:08. 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 753 m.
Where is Apapa located?
It is at 10.27221, 8.27806 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Apapa in?
It is in Nigeria.