Location & Surroundings
Kolar is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 389 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ringim, 23 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 395 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 57 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
12° 16' 59" N, 8° 59' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 389 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 534 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:52
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kolar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kolar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 32.6 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
4.7 m/s SW (215 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,012.4 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 | 24.0 | 4.7 | 215 | 81 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.6 | 1.7 | 222 | 43 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 589.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.6 | 1.7 | 7 | 47 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 423.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 4.7 | 253 | 59 | 1,011.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 2.8 | 247 | 76 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.6 | 3.6 | 268 | 49 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 473.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.5 | 5.5 | 208 | 63 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 371.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 4.3 | 224 | 74 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.4 | 7.9 | 127 | 94 | 1,015.1 | 7.26 / 7.26 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.4 | 4.4 | 183 | 59 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 2.90 | 100 | 178.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 2.5 | 144 | 66 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 189.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 3.0 | 209 | 62 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.6 | 3.2 | 227 | 69 | 1,012.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 93 | 0.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kolar?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 32.6 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 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 Kolar today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Kolar?
Local time is 16:52. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kolar?
Kolar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kolar?
DEM 389 m.
Where is Kolar located?
It is at 12.28315, 8.99339 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kolar in?
It is in Nigeria.