Location & Surroundings
Araba is a settlement in Kogi State, Nigeria, at 267 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Abocho, 12 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 185 km to the north. The nearest airport is Enugu Airport, about 125 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° 27' 38" N, 6° 59' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 267 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 19 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:29
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Araba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Araba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 25.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 272 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SW (214 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.06 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 | 25.0 | 2.4 | 214 | 86 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 1.7 | 212 | 97 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 148.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 2.1 | 205 | 98 | 1,013.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 1.3 | 202 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 0.06 / 0.13 | 99 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 2.6 | 174 | 83 | 1,012.6 | 1.93 / 2.06 | 94 | 271.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 2.2 | 215 | 96 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 71 | 357.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 1.3 | 207 | 99 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 1.3 | 213 | 97 | 1,015.0 | 0.03 / 0.11 | 99 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.6 | 2.3 | 218 | 73 | 1,013.4 | 0.50 / 0.62 | 74 | 346.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.2 | 1.9 | 183 | 96 | 1,012.8 | 4.24 / 4.85 | 79 | 336.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 1.6 | 193 | 99 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.1 | 221 | 98 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 60 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.5 | 2.3 | 230 | 75 | 1,013.6 | 1.35 / 1.50 | 78 | 521.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Araba?
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 25.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 272 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Araba today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Araba?
Local time is 21:29. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Araba?
Araba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Araba?
DEM 267 m.
Where is Araba located?
It is at 7.46061, 6.98404 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Araba in?
It is in Nigeria.