Location & Surroundings
Ilafin is a settlement in Kogi State, Nigeria, at 251 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isanlu-Itedoijowa, 8 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 205 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bida, 89 km away.
Also known as: Lafin
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
8° 19' 42" N, 5° 47' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 251 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,346 p/km²
- Built-up 5.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:32
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ilafin
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ilafin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SW (205 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
16 %
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 | 24.1 | 1.2 | 205 | 87 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.1 | 0.2 | 61 | 46 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 626.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.6 | 1.2 | 31 | 61 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 421.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 2.1 | 196 | 80 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 1.5 | 199 | 87 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.1 | 1.3 | 351 | 45 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 621.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.6 | 1.0 | 72 | 55 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 405.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 1.7 | 216 | 65 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.2 | 0.9 | 203 | 76 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.7 | 0.6 | 293 | 39 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 619.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 0.3 | 19 | 49 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 426.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 2.2 | 200 | 68 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.1 | 1.6 | 189 | 88 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.2 | 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 Ilafin?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 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 Ilafin today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Ilafin?
Local time is 14:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ilafin?
Ilafin is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ilafin?
DEM 251 m.
Where is Ilafin located?
It is at 8.32833, 5.79544 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ilafin in?
It is in Nigeria.