Location & Surroundings
Elu is a settlement in Abia State, Nigeria, at 208 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ohafia-Ifigh, 4 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 380 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sam Mbakwe International Airport, 73 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° 38' 41" N, 7° 49' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 208 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 14,042 p/km²
- Built-up 10.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:01
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Elu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Elu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 29.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 551 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (197 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.46 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 | 23.2 | 1.8 | 197 | 98 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 1.0 | 185 | 97 | 1,013.2 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.4 | 1.2 | 153 | 73 | 1,012.0 | 1.92 / 2.13 | 67 | 551.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 2.2 | 198 | 94 | 1,011.7 | 1.93 / 4.05 | 76 | 429.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 1.4 | 208 | 98 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 0.8 | 220 | 98 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 99 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.9 | 1.9 | 211 | 71 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 88 | 361.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 2.0 | 204 | 88 | 1,012.6 | 0.29 / 0.47 | 97 | 275.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.0 | 1.2 | 236 | 97 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 0.4 | 226 | 95 | 1,015.2 | 0.08 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.7 | 2.3 | 262 | 61 | 1,012.9 | 0.02 / 0.12 | 90 | 461.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 2.0 | 195 | 94 | 1,013.8 | 5.96 / 6.08 | 100 | 299.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.0 | 0.9 | 221 | 98 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Elu?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 29.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 551 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Elu today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Elu?
Local time is 11:01. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Elu?
Elu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Elu?
DEM 208 m.
Where is Elu located?
It is at 5.64465, 7.83303 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Elu in?
It is in Nigeria.