Location & Surroundings
Arah is a settlement in Edo State, Nigeria, at 115 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Benin City, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 365 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Benin, 15 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
6° 25' 26" N, 5° 30' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 115 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 18:03
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Arah
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Arah, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 30.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 479 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
0.3 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 23.8 | 0.3 | 211 | 98 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.6 | 1.7 | 214 | 66 | 1,010.9 | 0.99 / 0.99 | 97 | 478.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 1.8 | 218 | 97 | 1,011.5 | 5.29 / 6.28 | 61 | 378.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 1.2 | 243 | 99 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 0.8 | 258 | 98 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 0.9 | 185 | 83 | 1,011.9 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 95 | 253.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 1.7 | 252 | 89 | 1,011.3 | 0.04 / 0.44 | 28 | 323.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 1.2 | 265 | 97 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.5 | 0.9 | 270 | 97 | 1,012.9 | 0.03 / 0.07 | 96 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.1 | 1.2 | 156 | 64 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 295.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 1.2 | 219 | 88 | 1,012.0 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 9 | 184.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.0 | 248 | 99 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.3 | 0.8 | 262 | 98 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 2.5 | 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 Arah?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 30.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 479 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 Arah today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Arah?
Local time is 18:03. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Arah?
Arah is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Arah?
DEM 115 m.
Where is Arah located?
It is at 6.42392, 5.51647 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Arah in?
It is in Nigeria.