Location & Surroundings
Lai is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 234 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwolla, 6 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 205 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 98 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
8° 53' 44" N, 9° 20' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 234 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 43 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:50
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Nearby
Weather in Lai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 36.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (298 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
56 %
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 | 24.2 | 1.1 | 298 | 67 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.4 | 1.7 | 179 | 30 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 655.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.3 | 1.3 | 249 | 49 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 389.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 2.2 | 274 | 62 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 1.6 | 240 | 69 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.9 | 1.6 | 182 | 34 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 646.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.1 | 1.5 | 248 | 51 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 386.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 1.6 | 264 | 66 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.0 | 0.3 | 235 | 70 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.9 | 2.6 | 141 | 27 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 651.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.6 | 0.8 | 182 | 39 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 389.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 2.7 | 248 | 72 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.3 | 2.2 | 232 | 84 | 1,011.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 4.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lai?
Now 24.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 36.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 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 Lai today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Lai?
Local time is 14:50. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lai?
Lai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lai?
DEM 234 m.
Where is Lai located?
It is at 8.89544, 9.34270 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lai in?
It is in Nigeria.