Location & Surroundings
Lafiya is a third-order administrative division in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 350 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nguru, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 530 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Goure Airport, about 135 km away.
Overview
Lafiya is ward in Jigawa State, Nigeria.
It is located in Guri, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Guri
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 47' 4" N, 10° 31' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 350 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 67 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:27
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Places in Lafiya
Weather in Lafiya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lafiya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 35.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 W/m2.
Temperature
31.0 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 31.0 | 1.6 | 93 | 49 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 3.0 | 246 | 69 | 1,011.7 | 1.07 / 1.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 1.9 | 239 | 64 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.6 | 1.6 | 156 | 33 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 686.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.0 | 0.6 | 227 | 36 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 447.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.6 | 3.1 | 217 | 57 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 3.2 | 206 | 54 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.0 | 1.7 | 219 | 30 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 677.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.6 | 5.2 | 98 | 35 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 438.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.4 | 6.5 | 185 | 54 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 4.9 | 252 | 64 | 1,011.7 | 0.16 / 0.17 | 96 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.0 | 3.7 | 268 | 31 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 623.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 34.6 | 3.5 | 242 | 35 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 435.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lafiya?
Now 31.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 35.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 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 Lafiya today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Lafiya?
Local time is 01:27. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lafiya?
Lafiya is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Lafiya?
DEM 350 m.
Where is Lafiya located?
It is at 12.78445, 10.52278 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lafiya in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry