Location & Surroundings
Jima is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 224 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bida, 15 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 175 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bida, 18 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' 35" N, 5° 55' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 224 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,132 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:48
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Jima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 35.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 497 W/m2.
Temperature
27.6 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (192 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 27.6 | 1.3 | 192 | 68 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 0.7 | 242 | 78 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.8 | 1.7 | 293 | 42 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 497.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.6 | 1.1 | 357 | 46 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 383.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.3 | 0.6 | 93 | 55 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 0.8 | 260 | 69 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.3 | 1.0 | 322 | 36 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 599.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.8 | 0.9 | 195 | 41 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 409.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.8 | 1.6 | 215 | 68 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 1.2 | 216 | 86 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.3 | 1.8 | 246 | 43 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 595.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.5 | 1.3 | 141 | 49 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 407.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.3 | 1.4 | 152 | 72 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jima?
Now 27.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 35.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 497 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 Jima today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Jima?
Local time is 10:48. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Jima?
Jima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jima?
DEM 224 m.
Where is Jima located?
It is at 8.97641, 5.91726 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jima in?
It is in Nigeria.