Location & Surroundings
Jara is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 185 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jalingo, 14 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 410 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 135 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
8° 57' 17" N, 11° 14' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 185 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:39
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Jara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 37.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (212 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
54 %
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 | 25.1 | 1.0 | 212 | 64 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 1.1 | 196 | 69 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.1 | 0.8 | 4 | 30 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 654.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.6 | 1.5 | 193 | 41 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 359.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 1.1 | 223 | 57 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 1.5 | 188 | 67 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 7.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.4 | 1.4 | 198 | 35 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 668.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.5 | 1.8 | 192 | 46 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 363.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.7 | 2.7 | 216 | 71 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 2.5 | 195 | 81 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.6 | 2.8 | 238 | 43 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 645.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.8 | 2.4 | 185 | 53 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 361.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.6 | 3.2 | 208 | 69 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jara?
Now 25.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 37.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 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 Jara today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Jara?
Local time is 12:39. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Jara?
Jara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jara?
DEM 185 m.
Where is Jara located?
It is at 8.95468, 11.24507 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jara in?
It is in Nigeria.