Location & Surroundings
Lata is a settlement in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 197 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lafiagi, 20 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 225 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bida, 76 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° 40' 56" N, 5° 28' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 197 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,944 p/km²
- Built-up 8.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:06
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Weather in Lata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 562 W/m2.
Temperature
29.1 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (261 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,010.4 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 | 29.1 | 0.9 | 261 | 61 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 2.1 | 201 | 85 | 1,012.4 | 1.17 / 1.17 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 1.6 | 178 | 87 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.5 | 0.9 | 5 | 43 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 562.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.0 | 1.0 | 153 | 50 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 406.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 1.8 | 208 | 62 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 1.6 | 204 | 70 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.0 | 0.9 | 20 | 35 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 615.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.8 | 0.4 | 79 | 46 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 413.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 2.7 | 200 | 69 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 1.3 | 224 | 80 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.8 | 0.3 | 69 | 41 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 591.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.3 | 2.4 | 133 | 59 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 399.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lata?
Now 29.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 562 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 Lata today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Lata?
Local time is 02:06. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lata?
Lata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lata?
DEM 197 m.
Where is Lata located?
It is at 8.68222, 5.47212 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lata in?
It is in Nigeria.