Location & Surroundings
Jatu is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 272 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jalingo, 9 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 425 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 120 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° 58' 37" N, 11° 22' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 272 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 33 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:58
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Jatu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jatu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 36.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 679 W/m2.
Temperature
29.3 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SE (155 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,009.7 hPa
Clouds
78 %
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 | 29.3 | 1.5 | 155 | 33 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 0.8 | 132 | 43 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 1.6 | 183 | 60 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 7.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.0 | 1.5 | 264 | 30 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 679.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.3 | 1.7 | 189 | 42 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 374.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 2.1 | 222 | 60 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 2.4 | 208 | 79 | 1,013.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 7.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.0 | 3.0 | 237 | 42 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 649.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.3 | 2.7 | 169 | 51 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 367.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 2.7 | 221 | 66 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 2.5 | 215 | 79 | 1,013.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 54 | 7.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.8 | 3.7 | 249 | 44 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 560.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.2 | 1.6 | 172 | 53 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 362.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jatu?
Now 29.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 36.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 679 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 Jatu today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Jatu?
Local time is 06:58. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Jatu?
Jatu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jatu?
DEM 272 m.
Where is Jatu located?
It is at 8.97707, 11.37797 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jatu in?
It is in Nigeria.