Location & Surroundings
Diko is a settlement in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 302 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ajasse Ipo, 37 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 280 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, 59 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
8° 29' 55" N, 5° 1' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 302 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 355 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:22
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Diko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Diko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 29.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 2.0 mm. Solar peaks near 580 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
2.3 m/s S (192 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
74 %
Precip
1.97 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 | 25.1 | 2.3 | 192 | 90 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 3.0 | 215 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 0.67 / 0.67 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 2.5 | 222 | 97 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 49 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 1.8 | 192 | 70 | 1,013.1 | 0.38 / 0.92 | 74 | 579.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 2.1 | 220 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 1.04 / 1.97 | 29 | 430.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 3.8 | 224 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 3.3 | 229 | 96 | 1,015.0 | 1.30 / 1.62 | 100 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.5 | 3.8 | 231 | 70 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 99 | 476.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.9 | 1.9 | 234 | 88 | 1,012.1 | 0.73 / 1.09 | 100 | 364.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 3.8 | 222 | 95 | 1,014.2 | 1.53 / 2.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 3.7 | 223 | 96 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 2.24 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.6 | 3.8 | 250 | 73 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 2.22 | 93 | 456.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.5 | 2.0 | 239 | 89 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 1.27 | 100 | 306.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Diko?
Now 25.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 29.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 2.0 mm. Solar peaks near 580 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Diko today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Diko?
Local time is 01:22. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Diko?
Diko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Diko?
DEM 302 m.
Where is Diko located?
It is at 8.49850, 5.02424 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Diko in?
It is in Nigeria.