Location & Surroundings
Jiriku is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 223 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zungeru, 49 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 215 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Minna Airport, 87 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° 54' 30" N, 5° 42' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 223 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,235 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:51
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Jiriku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jiriku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 35.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (338 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,010.2 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 | 23.1 | 1.1 | 338 | 42 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 1.0 | 29 | 49 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.2 | 1.6 | 163 | 25 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 643.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.2 | 1.7 | 217 | 43 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 439.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 1.6 | 262 | 53 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 0.3 | 152 | 75 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.3 | 1.4 | 225 | 40 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 599.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.7 | 2.0 | 166 | 52 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 367.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.4 | 1.8 | 217 | 73 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 1.5 | 184 | 87 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.8 | 1.2 | 249 | 39 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 620.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.6 | 2.2 | 186 | 49 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 420.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.4 | 1.0 | 175 | 64 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jiriku?
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 35.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 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 Jiriku today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Jiriku?
Local time is 07:51. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Jiriku?
Jiriku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jiriku?
DEM 223 m.
Where is Jiriku located?
It is at 9.90842, 5.71400 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jiriku in?
It is in Nigeria.