Location & Surroundings
Erunkan is a settlement in Lagos, Nigeria, at 18 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ikeja, 6 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 525 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Murtala Mohammed International Airport, 9 km away.
Also known as: Erukan
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
6° 36' 22" N, 3° 23' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 18 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 24,455 p/km²
- Built-up 50.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:35
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Subdivisions
Alternate Names
Weather in Erunkan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Erunkan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 29.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Temperature
27.0 C
Wind
3.3 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
45 %
Precip
1.35 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 | 27.0 | 3.3 | 204 | 78 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 2.1 | 231 | 84 | 1,012.3 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 2.0 | 214 | 85 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 75 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.6 | 3.5 | 183 | 68 | 1,012.2 | 0.78 / 0.90 | 46 | 595.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 3.4 | 208 | 80 | 1,011.4 | 0.45 / 1.35 | 14 | 448.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 2.9 | 232 | 86 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.93 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 2.7 | 231 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.5 | 3.0 | 212 | 74 | 1,012.1 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 87 | 381.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.1 | 3.1 | 208 | 79 | 1,011.3 | 0.02 / 0.19 | 37 | 357.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.1 | 3.2 | 227 | 86 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 3.4 | 227 | 88 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.0 | 5.0 | 204 | 66 | 1,012.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 49 | 571.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.0 | 3.6 | 209 | 80 | 1,011.8 | 0.15 / 0.18 | 5 | 408.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Erunkan?
Now 27.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 29.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Erunkan today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Erunkan?
Local time is 05:35. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Erunkan?
Erunkan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Erunkan?
DEM 18 m.
Where is Erunkan located?
It is at 6.60611, 3.39611 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Erunkan in?
It is in Nigeria.