Location & Surroundings
Ekpara is a settlement in Anambra, Nigeria, at 176 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Igbo-Ukwu, 7 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 345 km to the north. The nearest airport is Asaba International Airport, 43 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
5° 58' 57" N, 6° 58' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 176 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,545 p/km²
- Built-up 16.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:27
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Weather in Ekpara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ekpara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 30.7 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 442 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (183 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
85 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 23.1 | 1.8 | 183 | 96 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 1.0 | 202 | 93 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.7 | 2.4 | 204 | 59 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 438.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 2.0 | 192 | 75 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 442.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 2.7 | 218 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 1.6 | 219 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 0.06 / 0.07 | 99 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.4 | 1.1 | 212 | 64 | 1,011.7 | 0.03 / 0.10 | 75 | 377.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 2.0 | 202 | 78 | 1,011.0 | 0.12 / 0.22 | 3 | 411.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.5 | 2.7 | 197 | 97 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 1.6 | 225 | 95 | 1,013.3 | 0.42 / 0.56 | 78 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.8 | 2.3 | 222 | 58 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 505.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 2.4 | 216 | 85 | 1,010.6 | 1.12 / 1.12 | 85 | 349.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.9 | 1.9 | 216 | 96 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.71 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ekpara?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 30.7 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 442 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 Ekpara today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Ekpara?
Local time is 12:27. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ekpara?
Ekpara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ekpara?
DEM 176 m.
Where is Ekpara located?
It is at 5.98255, 6.97176 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ekpara in?
It is in Nigeria.