Location & Surroundings
Jidda is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 442 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wamba, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 130 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 74 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
9° 0' 15" N, 8° 39' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 442 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 822 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:06
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Nearby
Weather in Jidda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jidda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 592 W/m2.
Temperature
27.0 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (296 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 27.0 | 0.7 | 296 | 56 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 1.5 | 320 | 75 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 0.8 | 322 | 71 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.5 | 2.0 | 191 | 33 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 591.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 0.7 | 85 | 56 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 348.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 1.9 | 338 | 64 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 1.3 | 328 | 72 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.2 | 2.2 | 190 | 30 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 607.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.5 | 0.8 | 33 | 47 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 367.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 1.5 | 349 | 55 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 1.7 | 327 | 78 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.2 | 3.1 | 214 | 37 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 643.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.9 | 0.8 | 165 | 73 | 1,010.4 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 5 | 389.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jidda?
Now 27.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 592 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 06:14 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Jidda?
Local time is 04:06. 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 442 m.
Where is Jidda located?
It is at 9.00418, 8.66054 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jidda in?
It is in Nigeria.