Location & Surroundings
Kaiama is a town in Kwara State, Nigeria with 21,897 inhabitants, at 325 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwasoro, 49 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 395 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, about 145 km away.
Also known as: Kaima
Overview
Kaiama is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Kwara State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Kwara State
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 36' 19" N, 3° 56' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 325 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 21,897
- Pop. Density 12,808 p/km²
- Built-up 28.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:45
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Kaiama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaiama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 35.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.
Temperature
27.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
57 %
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 | 27.2 | 1.9 | 70 | 45 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.7 | 187 | 52 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 1.7 | 248 | 80 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.1 | 1.2 | 84 | 29 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 607.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.6 | 2.3 | 62 | 41 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 443.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 1.2 | 157 | 43 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 1.2 | 206 | 53 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.5 | 1.4 | 110 | 25 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 610.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.9 | 1.8 | 107 | 37 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 446.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 2.2 | 201 | 42 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 2.1 | 201 | 73 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.7 | 2.0 | 175 | 32 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 625.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.6 | 2.3 | 210 | 48 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 455.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaiama?
Now 27.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 35.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 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 Kaiama today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Kaiama?
Local time is 03:45. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kaiama?
Kaiama is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Kaiama?
Population about 21,897.
What is the elevation of Kaiama?
DEM 325 m.
Where is Kaiama located?
It is at 9.60530, 3.94101 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaiama in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry