Location & Surroundings
Lamu is a settlement in Adamawa, Nigeria, at 340 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yola, 47 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 550 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, 53 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° 47' 4" N, 12° 28' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 340 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 127 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:43
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lamu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lamu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 674 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SE (122 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
51 %
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 | 26.4 | 0.4 | 122 | 25 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 0.7 | 233 | 28 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 0.6 | 298 | 34 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 8.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.6 | 1.0 | 261 | 16 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 673.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 0.6 | 18 | 25 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 362.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 0.5 | 259 | 28 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 0.1 | 333 | 31 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 8.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.8 | 1.9 | 7 | 15 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 683.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.7 | 0.6 | 116 | 25 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 361.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 0.2 | 259 | 29 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 0.4 | 185 | 34 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 8.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.4 | 1.7 | 48 | 13 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 683.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.9 | 1.1 | 100 | 19 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 363.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lamu?
Now 26.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 674 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 Lamu today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Lamu?
Local time is 03:43. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lamu?
Lamu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lamu?
DEM 340 m.
Where is Lamu located?
It is at 8.78457, 12.47490 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lamu in?
It is in Nigeria.