Location & Surroundings
Derlit is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 239 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yelwa, 20 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 220 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, about 105 km away.
Also known as: Kwpoya
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° 55' 32" N, 9° 28' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 239 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 656 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:03
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Derlit
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Derlit, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 37.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (292 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
12 %
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 | 23.4 | 1.1 | 292 | 56 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.0 | 1.4 | 197 | 24 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 665.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.5 | 1.2 | 262 | 39 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 389.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 1.7 | 276 | 56 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 0.5 | 269 | 69 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.9 | 2.2 | 180 | 24 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 648.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.1 | 1.0 | 269 | 38 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 372.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 1.8 | 312 | 45 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.5 | 0.8 | 352 | 57 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.8 | 2.6 | 186 | 27 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 654.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.5 | 1.4 | 249 | 43 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 386.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 1.9 | 277 | 54 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.7 | 1.0 | 263 | 67 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.7 | 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 Derlit?
Now 23.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 37.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 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 Derlit today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Derlit?
Local time is 14:03. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Derlit?
Derlit is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Derlit?
DEM 239 m.
Where is Derlit located?
It is at 8.92545, 9.47867 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Derlit in?
It is in Nigeria.