Location & Surroundings
Esien is a settlement in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, at 43 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Abak, 11 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 460 km to the north. The nearest airport is Akwa Ibom International Airport, 42 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
4° 55' 29" N, 7° 42' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 43 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 618 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:26
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Esien
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Esien, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 572 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 | 24.6 | 1.1 | 206 | 94 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.8 | 2.8 | 202 | 65 | 1,011.2 | 1.79 / 1.79 | 72 | 572.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 2.4 | 200 | 92 | 1,012.1 | 5.50 / 7.28 | 100 | 328.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 1.7 | 238 | 94 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 1.67 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 0.3 | 223 | 93 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.5 | 2.3 | 252 | 60 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 469.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 0.7 | 189 | 83 | 1,011.1 | 1.06 / 1.06 | 100 | 272.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 1.8 | 242 | 93 | 1,010.8 | 0.99 / 2.05 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.2 | 1.0 | 234 | 94 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 35 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.1 | 2.4 | 195 | 62 | 1,010.5 | 0.93 / 0.96 | 72 | 589.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 2.4 | 183 | 91 | 1,011.1 | 6.82 / 7.79 | 6 | 354.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 1.5 | 221 | 97 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.7 | 1.2 | 198 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 37 | 5.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Esien?
Now 24.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 572 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 Esien today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Esien?
Local time is 18:26. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Esien?
Esien is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Esien?
DEM 43 m.
Where is Esien located?
It is at 4.92469, 7.71327 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Esien in?
It is in Nigeria.