Location & Surroundings
Barakin Columbai is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 1,257 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Vom, 10 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 165 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 4 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
9° 40' 41" N, 8° 51' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 1257 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:47
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Barakin Columbai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Barakin Columbai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 22.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 310 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
2.1 m/s N (348 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.85 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 | 21.2 | 2.1 | 348 | 84 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 3.1 | 96 | 96 | 1,015.8 | 4.75 / 4.75 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.4 | 2.4 | 188 | 93 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 77 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 2.2 | 235 | 81 | 1,013.6 | 2.02 / 2.05 | 85 | 237.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 2.0 | 267 | 93 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 100 | 310.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.3 | 2.2 | 224 | 98 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 2.1 | 229 | 97 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 99 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 1.8 | 92 | 76 | 1,013.2 | 5.47 / 6.13 | 97 | 424.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.9 | 0.7 | 196 | 88 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 4.88 | 9 | 115.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.0 | 1.5 | 304 | 93 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 3.66 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.8 | 1.0 | 233 | 95 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 2.32 | 94 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 1.8 | 73 | 74 | 1,013.1 | 4.71 / 7.03 | 96 | 580.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.9 | 2.5 | 68 | 96 | 1,013.6 | 11.70 / 18.73 | 100 | 157.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Barakin Columbai?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 22.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 310 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Barakin Columbai today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Barakin Columbai?
Local time is 03:47. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Barakin Columbai?
Barakin Columbai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Barakin Columbai?
DEM 1,257 m.
Where is Barakin Columbai located?
It is at 9.67806, 8.86113 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Barakin Columbai in?
It is in Nigeria.