Location & Surroundings
Iru is a settlement in Lagos, Nigeria, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Obalende, less than 2 km away. The national capital Abuja is about 535 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Murtala Mohammed International Airport, 19 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
6° 26' 0" N, 3° 25' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,080 p/km²
- Built-up 28.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:36
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Nearby
Weather in Iru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Iru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.4 C with overcast skies and a 5.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.8 to 28.8 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 481 W/m2.
Temperature
28.4 C
Wind
5.0 m/s SW (227 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 28.4 | 5.0 | 227 | 78 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 5.0 | 220 | 79 | 1,012.2 | 1.88 / 1.88 | 67 | 432.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 4.8 | 189 | 81 | 1,013.0 | 0.07 / 1.96 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 5.0 | 203 | 78 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.8 | 4.2 | 200 | 71 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 481.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 5.2 | 212 | 75 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 419.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 5.2 | 206 | 78 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 3.6 | 207 | 79 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.5 | 3.9 | 167 | 74 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 620.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.4 | 5.8 | 215 | 76 | 1,011.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 5 | 464.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.9 | 6.0 | 199 | 79 | 1,011.9 | 0.03 / 0.09 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.7 | 3.3 | 217 | 79 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 18 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.7 | 5.3 | 187 | 76 | 1,011.9 | 0.35 / 0.39 | 94 | 456.1 | 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 Iru?
Now 28.4 C with overcast skies and a 5.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.8 to 28.8 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 481 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 Iru today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Iru?
Local time is 21:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Iru?
Iru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Iru?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Iru located?
It is at 6.43333, 3.41667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Iru in?
It is in Nigeria.