Location & Surroundings

Fata is a settlement in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 356 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alapa, 14 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 360 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, 35 km away.

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Basic Data

  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    8° 38' 39" N, 4° 15' 23" E
  • Elevation DEM: 356 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 45 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.6%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

Sun & Local Time

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Weather in Fata

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 35.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 35.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.

Temperature
35.1 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (26 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 35.1 0.9 26 39 1,011.7 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 29.1 1.3 76 46 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.00 18 434.7 n/a
12h 24.8 3.7 208 77 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
18h 22.8 2.6 212 91 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 1.3 n/a
Tomorrow 35.3 0.9 213 37 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.00 93 601.6 n/a
30h 29.8 1.6 190 46 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.00 93 432.9 n/a
36h 24.8 3.3 200 83 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 54 0.0 n/a
42h 23.1 2.7 203 91 1,013.4 0.00 / 0.00 16 1.2 n/a
Sunday 34.4 1.5 208 42 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.00 8 591.1 n/a
54h 29.7 1.9 184 49 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.00 9 426.4 n/a
60h 26.0 3.6 210 70 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
66h 24.0 3.8 207 87 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.00 87 0.9 n/a
Monday 34.0 2.1 202 45 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 6 559.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fata?
Now 35.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 35.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 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 Fata today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Fata?
Local time is 01:14. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Fata?
Fata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Fata?
DEM 356 m.
Where is Fata located?
It is at 8.64429, 4.25633 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fata in?
It is in Nigeria.

Sources

Last updated 2021-03-13
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2342682

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