Location & Surroundings
Jiru is a settlement in FCT, Nigeria, at 503 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Abuja, 8 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 24 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° 6' 55" N, 7° 27' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 503 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,544 p/km²
- Built-up 13.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:55
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Nearby
Weather in Jiru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jiru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 31.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 608 W/m2.
Temperature
31.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (120 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
0.40 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 | 31.4 | 1.3 | 120 | 55 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 1.0 | 188 | 72 | 1,010.6 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 46 | 431.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 1.0 | 168 | 89 | 1,012.2 | 1.31 / 1.38 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 0.6 | 159 | 92 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 1.29 | 86 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.5 | 1.5 | 172 | 60 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 100 | 608.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 1.3 | 250 | 83 | 1,011.0 | 3.51 / 3.91 | 92 | 382.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 1.2 | 184 | 91 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 0.8 | 160 | 95 | 1,013.4 | 0.02 / 0.07 | 93 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.3 | 1.7 | 179 | 66 | 1,011.1 | 0.31 / 0.38 | 45 | 550.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 1.9 | 220 | 90 | 1,010.9 | 5.24 / 5.61 | 78 | 346.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 1.1 | 159 | 95 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.93 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 0.4 | 329 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.8 | 0.8 | 197 | 60 | 1,011.1 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 60 | 648.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jiru?
Now 31.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 31.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 608 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Jiru today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Jiru?
Local time is 23:55. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Jiru?
Jiru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jiru?
DEM 503 m.
Where is Jiru located?
It is at 9.11515, 7.45593 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jiru in?
It is in Nigeria.