Location & Surroundings
Elega is a settlement in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 351 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alapa, 11 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 345 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, 13 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° 31' 32" N, 4° 24' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 351 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 38 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:05
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 11 h 51 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 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 36.2 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 591 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SW (220 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
24 %
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 | 23.6 | 2.4 | 220 | 92 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.2 | 0.6 | 121 | 36 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 591.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.5 | 1.7 | 153 | 50 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 423.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 3.2 | 201 | 71 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 3.1 | 210 | 92 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.6 | 2.1 | 202 | 44 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 577.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.3 | 3.8 | 189 | 65 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 395.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 4.0 | 202 | 88 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.3 | 3.2 | 215 | 90 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.4 | 2.5 | 206 | 47 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 521.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.3 | 3.2 | 192 | 68 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 406.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 3.7 | 205 | 84 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.9 | 4.0 | 214 | 89 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Elega?
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 36.2 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 591 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 Elega today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Elega?
Local time is 15:05. 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 351 m.
Where is Elega located?
It is at 8.52559, 4.40883 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Elega in?
It is in Nigeria.