Location & Surroundings
Jidda is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 1,548 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gembu, 23 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 465 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Koutaba Airport, about 145 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° 53' 34" N, 11° 7' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 1548 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 609 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:40
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Jidda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jidda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 27.3 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 681 W/m2.
Temperature
17.3 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 17.3 | 0.4 | 54 | 81 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.0 | 0.9 | 91 | 78 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 7.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.3 | 0.9 | 8 | 40 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 681.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.4 | 0.5 | 356 | 72 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 353.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.0 | 0.8 | 85 | 60 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 1.0 | 85 | 53 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.9 | 1.9 | 1 | 31 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 698.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 0.5 | 47 | 55 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 391.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.4 | 0.5 | 103 | 43 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.6 | 0.9 | 52 | 48 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 7.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.5 | 1.8 | 337 | 31 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 699.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.1 | 0.5 | 294 | 65 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 392.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.0 | 0.3 | 82 | 56 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jidda?
Now 17.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 27.3 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 681 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 Jidda today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Jidda?
Local time is 08:40. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Jidda?
Jidda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jidda?
DEM 1,548 m.
Where is Jidda located?
It is at 6.89271, 11.12821 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jidda in?
It is in Nigeria.