Location & Surroundings
Laitapi is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 346 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Minna, 35 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is 87 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Minna Airport, 45 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
9° 24' 23" N, 6° 47' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 346 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 173 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:47
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Laitapi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Laitapi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 28.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 5.1 mm. Solar peaks near 360 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (174 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
5.11 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 | 24.1 | 1.1 | 174 | 92 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 1.5 | 189 | 97 | 1,013.7 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.0 | 1.9 | 203 | 76 | 1,012.5 | 0.03 / 0.24 | 96 | 360.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 0.9 | 276 | 87 | 1,012.0 | 0.22 / 0.45 | 93 | 220.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 0.6 | 191 | 96 | 1,013.5 | 4.65 / 5.11 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 2.1 | 203 | 98 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 3.56 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 2.9 | 241 | 87 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.71 | 97 | 183.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 1.9 | 317 | 90 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 63 | 335.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.2 | 1.0 | 296 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 2.3 | 196 | 98 | 1,015.0 | 6.29 / 6.38 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 2.9 | 240 | 93 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 2.05 | 100 | 114.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 0.6 | 221 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 98 | 176.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.8 | 0.4 | 143 | 95 | 1,013.4 | 0.30 / 0.46 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Laitapi?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 28.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 5.1 mm. Solar peaks near 360 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Laitapi today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Laitapi?
Local time is 08:47. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Laitapi?
Laitapi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Laitapi?
DEM 346 m.
Where is Laitapi located?
It is at 9.40641, 6.78811 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Laitapi in?
It is in Nigeria.