Location & Surroundings
Elega is a settlement in Osun State, Nigeria, at 291 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ile-Ife, 13 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 365 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Oshogbo, 21 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
7° 36' 3" N, 4° 32' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 291 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 703 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:11
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Elega
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Elega, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 27.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 6.6 mm. Solar peaks near 409 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
2.1 m/s S (198 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
6.63 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 | 23.3 | 2.1 | 198 | 97 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 1.2 | 194 | 99 | 1,015.9 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 1.6 | 235 | 99 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 2.4 | 256 | 72 | 1,014.3 | 0.09 / 0.42 | 71 | 408.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 1.5 | 183 | 97 | 1,013.5 | 6.22 / 6.63 | 72 | 388.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 1.8 | 212 | 99 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 1.5 | 227 | 98 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 1.8 | 262 | 75 | 1,012.5 | 0.96 / 1.10 | 68 | 408.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.4 | 2.4 | 191 | 97 | 1,012.0 | 6.22 / 7.32 | 99 | 420.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 2.1 | 209 | 98 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 1.6 | 243 | 98 | 1,014.1 | 0.02 / 0.31 | 84 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.8 | 2.4 | 247 | 74 | 1,013.1 | 0.86 / 1.17 | 71 | 467.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.8 | 1.8 | 206 | 99 | 1,013.0 | 3.71 / 4.88 | 57 | 342.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Elega?
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 27.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 6.6 mm. Solar peaks near 409 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Elega today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Elega?
Local time is 05:11. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Elega?
Elega is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Elega?
DEM 291 m.
Where is Elega located?
It is at 7.60075, 4.53993 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Elega in?
It is in Nigeria.