Location & Surroundings
Jal is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 941 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Vom, 19 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 140 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 26 km away.
Also known as: Garuwa
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
9° 39' 35" N, 8° 37' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 941 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,921 p/km²
- Built-up 10.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:15
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Jal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (66 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 20.2 | 0.7 | 66 | 79 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.5 | 2.7 | 50 | 21 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 669.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 1.5 | 110 | 41 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 410.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 1.0 | 172 | 62 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 0.6 | 133 | 77 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.3 | 2.8 | 11 | 27 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 595.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 1.2 | 140 | 43 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 247.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 1.1 | 175 | 83 | 1,014.0 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.3 | 0.3 | 56 | 78 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.6 | 3.4 | 53 | 23 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 649.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 1.2 | 119 | 43 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 392.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 0.8 | 199 | 86 | 1,012.7 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.8 | 0.3 | 328 | 82 | 1,013.7 | 0.15 / 0.44 | 98 | 4.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jal?
Now 20.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 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 Jal today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Jal?
Local time is 17:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Jal?
Jal is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jal?
DEM 941 m.
Where is Jal located?
It is at 9.65964, 8.63268 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jal in?
It is in Nigeria.