Location & Surroundings
Araba is a third-order administrative division in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 300 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Illela, 9 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 570 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 94 km away.
Overview
Araba is ward in Sokoto State, Nigeria.
It is located in Illela, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Illela
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 44' 48" N, 5° 22' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 300 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:07
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Places in Araba
Mountains & Terrain in Araba
Weather in Araba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Araba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 37.3 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Temperature
27.2 C
Wind
4.4 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 27.2 | 4.4 | 70 | 17 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 4.8 | 86 | 19 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.3 | 7.0 | 90 | 10 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 624.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.9 | 3.1 | 87 | 13 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 432.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.2 | 3.9 | 74 | 16 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 4.0 | 102 | 21 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.6 | 5.8 | 123 | 10 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 619.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.7 | 2.6 | 130 | 14 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 418.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.3 | 2.2 | 149 | 17 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 3.2 | 110 | 19 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.0 | 2.8 | 152 | 10 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 572.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.5 | 1.7 | 162 | 13 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 385.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.6 | 2.3 | 138 | 15 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Araba?
Now 27.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 37.3 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 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 Araba today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Araba?
Local time is 12:07. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Araba?
Araba is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Araba?
DEM 300 m.
Where is Araba located?
It is at 13.74661, 5.37765 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Araba in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry