Location & Surroundings
Laraba is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 229 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwolla, 20 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 215 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, about 105 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° 54' 52" N, 9° 28' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 229 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 544 p/km²
- Built-up 5.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:18
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Nearby
Weather in Laraba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Laraba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 37.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 W/m2.
Temperature
30.6 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (286 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,008.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 30.6 | 1.5 | 286 | 49 | 1,008.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 1.0 | 336 | 67 | 1,009.1 | 1.38 / 1.38 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 0.4 | 99 | 68 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.3 | 2.8 | 130 | 25 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 600.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.6 | 1.1 | 281 | 44 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 356.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 2.5 | 242 | 61 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 1.6 | 240 | 79 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.1 | 2.3 | 216 | 36 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 585.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.0 | 2.5 | 241 | 65 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 362.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 2.0 | 251 | 83 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 0.7 | 274 | 79 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.4 | 2.3 | 212 | 29 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 642.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.7 | 1.7 | 266 | 49 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 380.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Laraba?
Now 30.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 37.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 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 Laraba today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Laraba?
Local time is 03:18. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Laraba?
Laraba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Laraba?
DEM 229 m.
Where is Laraba located?
It is at 8.91453, 9.46860 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Laraba in?
It is in Nigeria.