Location & Surroundings
Jela is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 420 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwatarkwashi, 22 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 370 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 23 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
12° 20' 21" N, 6° 49' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 420 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,038 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:45
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Jela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 37.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 608 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SE (122 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 25.8 | 2.9 | 122 | 21 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 2.7 | 104 | 24 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.4 | 4.4 | 96 | 11 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 608.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.6 | 4.0 | 87 | 14 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 394.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.3 | 3.5 | 108 | 16 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 3.7 | 119 | 23 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.4 | 4.6 | 101 | 12 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 602.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.8 | 3.5 | 73 | 16 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 388.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.9 | 3.1 | 65 | 18 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 3.8 | 99 | 25 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.9 | 5.6 | 90 | 10 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 603.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.9 | 3.2 | 110 | 14 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 376.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.6 | 3.9 | 70 | 16 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jela?
Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 37.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 608 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 Jela today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Jela?
Local time is 09:45. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Jela?
Jela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jela?
DEM 420 m.
Where is Jela located?
It is at 12.33926, 6.82018 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jela in?
It is in Nigeria.