Location & Surroundings
Arida is a settlement in Lagos, Nigeria, at 31 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alimosho, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 540 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Murtala Mohammed International Airport, 6 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° 33' 37" N, 3° 16' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 31 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 18,102 p/km²
- Built-up 47.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:10
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Arida
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Arida, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 466 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (222 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,012.3 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 | 26.9 | 2.2 | 222 | 83 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.9 | 3.3 | 210 | 52 | 1,010.4 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 25 | 404.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.0 | 3.9 | 206 | 69 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 465.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.5 | 3.6 | 197 | 79 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 2.1 | 223 | 81 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.8 | 4.3 | 185 | 53 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 623.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.8 | 4.6 | 205 | 70 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 476.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 4.0 | 199 | 79 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.1 | 3.0 | 225 | 79 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.5 | 4.1 | 205 | 58 | 1,011.9 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 70 | 442.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 4.1 | 206 | 70 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 388.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.5 | 3.7 | 190 | 77 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.0 | 2.6 | 214 | 80 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 1.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Arida?
Now 26.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 466 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 Arida today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Arida?
Local time is 16:10. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Arida?
Arida is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Arida?
DEM 31 m.
Where is Arida located?
It is at 6.56024, 3.27075 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Arida in?
It is in Nigeria.