Location & Surroundings
Lafia is a third-order administrative division in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 452 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Birnin Kudu, 11 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 335 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, about 105 km away.
Overview
Lafia is ward in Jigawa State, Nigeria.
It is located in Birnin Kudu, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Birnin Kudu
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 22' 24" N, 9° 25' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 452 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 110 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:05
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Mountains & Terrain in Lafia
Weather in Lafia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lafia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 30.0 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 291 W/m2.
Temperature
29.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (97 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 29.8 | 0.9 | 97 | 51 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 4.9 | 172 | 88 | 1,012.6 | 3.90 / 3.90 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.6 | 240 | 80 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.0 | 2.4 | 214 | 54 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 291.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 4.1 | 256 | 71 | 1,009.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 187.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 2.2 | 237 | 83 | 1,011.2 | 0.43 / 0.46 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 2.4 | 187 | 84 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.8 | 1.4 | 25 | 51 | 1,010.5 | 1.25 / 1.25 | 37 | 524.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.9 | 3.1 | 34 | 77 | 1,009.6 | 1.83 / 3.08 | 100 | 262.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 2.2 | 267 | 89 | 1,012.8 | 5.05 / 8.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 1.5 | 179 | 83 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.5 | 3.4 | 96 | 66 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 64 | 238.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.6 | 1.8 | 147 | 74 | 1,011.3 | 0.86 / 1.02 | 71 | 243.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lafia?
Now 29.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 30.0 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 291 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 Lafia today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Lafia?
Local time is 03:05. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lafia?
Lafia is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Lafia?
DEM 452 m.
Where is Lafia located?
It is at 11.37321, 9.42198 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lafia in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry