Location & Surroundings
Arikya is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 272 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wamba, 15 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 130 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 93 km away.
Also known as: Arikia
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
8° 49' 43" N, 8° 40' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 272 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 636 p/km²
- Built-up 5.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:23
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Arikya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Arikya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 34.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (354 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
18 %
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 | 23.0 | 1.2 | 354 | 58 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.3 | 1.9 | 143 | 29 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 672.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.4 | 0.3 | 243 | 46 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 413.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 1.1 | 334 | 53 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 1.0 | 320 | 61 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.5 | 1.8 | 199 | 36 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 664.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 1.1 | 211 | 56 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 406.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 1.1 | 288 | 63 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.8 | 1.5 | 285 | 83 | 1,014.2 | 0.65 / 0.65 | 100 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.9 | 2.4 | 235 | 49 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 593.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.8 | 1.2 | 200 | 66 | 1,010.5 | 0.09 / 0.21 | 53 | 345.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 0.8 | 265 | 85 | 1,012.5 | 0.79 / 1.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.0 | 0.7 | 320 | 88 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 72 | 4.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Arikya?
Now 23.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 34.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 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 Arikya today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Arikya?
Local time is 19:23. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Arikya?
Arikya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Arikya?
DEM 272 m.
Where is Arikya located?
It is at 8.82870, 8.67336 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Arikya in?
It is in Nigeria.