Location & Surroundings
Lanwai is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 245 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jalingo, 16 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 410 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 140 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° 55' 34" N, 11° 12' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 245 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:15
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Lanwai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lanwai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 23.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 82 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 22.8 | 1.9 | 206 | 96 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 1.5 | 192 | 96 | 1,015.0 | 5.16 / 5.16 | 100 | 81.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 1.9 | 171 | 98 | 1,014.6 | 2.04 / 7.20 | 100 | 35.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 1.2 | 219 | 97 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 1.4 | 221 | 96 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.2 | 1.8 | 210 | 76 | 1,013.1 | 0.07 / 0.08 | 99 | 461.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 0.8 | 167 | 88 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 95 | 162.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 0.8 | 175 | 94 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.2 | 1.7 | 201 | 93 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 6.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.4 | 3.4 | 232 | 68 | 1,010.9 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 83 | 542.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 0.9 | 199 | 84 | 1,010.7 | 0.09 / 0.25 | 97 | 322.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 2.0 | 213 | 96 | 1,012.0 | 3.93 / 4.19 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.5 | 2.3 | 206 | 96 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 98 | 7.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lanwai?
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 23.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 82 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 Lanwai today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Lanwai?
Local time is 16:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lanwai?
Lanwai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lanwai?
DEM 245 m.
Where is Lanwai located?
It is at 8.92612, 11.21502 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lanwai in?
It is in Nigeria.