Location & Surroundings
Ijotan is a settlement in Lagos, Nigeria, at 12 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ado-Odo, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 570 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Murtala Mohammed International Airport, 38 km away.
Also known as: Ijawtun
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° 29' 27" N, 2° 59' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 12 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,408 p/km²
- Built-up 18.5%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:53
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ijotan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ijotan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 31.6 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 506 W/m2.
Temperature
27.2 C
Wind
2.7 m/s S (197 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
1.19 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 | 27.2 | 2.7 | 197 | 82 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.9 | 2.7 | 204 | 84 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 2.0 | 225 | 87 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.6 | 4.0 | 204 | 64 | 1,009.9 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 52 | 505.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.6 | 3.3 | 212 | 80 | 1,009.9 | 0.66 / 1.19 | 5 | 400.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.0 | 3.7 | 206 | 82 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 2.7 | 230 | 85 | 1,011.4 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.9 | 4.4 | 209 | 61 | 1,010.8 | 0.13 / 0.50 | 77 | 412.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.9 | 2.9 | 230 | 84 | 1,010.6 | 0.28 / 0.78 | 6 | 380.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 2.9 | 225 | 86 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 2.7 | 234 | 85 | 1,012.2 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 97 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.8 | 4.9 | 216 | 61 | 1,011.2 | 0.37 / 0.50 | 71 | 477.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.9 | 3.3 | 227 | 84 | 1,010.7 | 0.74 / 1.23 | 5 | 411.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ijotan?
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 31.6 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 506 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ijotan today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Ijotan?
Local time is 05:53. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ijotan?
Ijotan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ijotan?
DEM 12 m.
Where is Ijotan located?
It is at 6.49086, 2.99034 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ijotan in?
It is in Nigeria.