Location & Surroundings
Elelem is a settlement in Imo State, Nigeria, at 55 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Owerri, 27 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 425 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sam Mbakwe International Airport, 19 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° 15' 56" N, 7° 8' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 55 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 791 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:50
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Elelem
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Elelem, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 34.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 W/m2.
Temperature
31.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (175 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
70 %
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 | 31.7 | 1.1 | 175 | 61 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 2.1 | 163 | 88 | 1,011.3 | 4.75 / 4.75 | 37 | 314.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 1.5 | 207 | 94 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 1.2 | 195 | 94 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.8 | 0.6 | 149 | 52 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 663.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 3.7 | 195 | 85 | 1,009.9 | 1.37 / 1.37 | 71 | 354.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 1.9 | 225 | 94 | 1,011.2 | 1.35 / 2.72 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 1.5 | 219 | 94 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 69 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.3 | 2.3 | 215 | 63 | 1,009.4 | 0.10 / 0.12 | 65 | 435.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 2.4 | 228 | 92 | 1,010.1 | 2.99 / 3.12 | 33 | 322.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 1.9 | 217 | 95 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 1.3 | 211 | 95 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.9 | 1.7 | 220 | 60 | 1,010.3 | 0.85 / 0.91 | 70 | 574.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Elelem?
Now 31.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 34.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 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 Elelem today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Elelem?
Local time is 19:50. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Elelem?
Elelem is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Elelem?
DEM 55 m.
Where is Elelem located?
It is at 5.26566, 7.14768 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Elelem in?
It is in Nigeria.