Location & Surroundings
Niger River is a stream in Nigeria, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Patani, 26 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 435 km to the north. The nearest airport is Port Harcourt International Airport, 67 km away.
Also known as: Kworra · Dioliba Fleuve · Joliba · River Niger · Timbiko · Dioliba
Overview
Niger River is river in West Africa.
It is located in Benin, Africa.
The elevation is around 200 metre.
Also known as: fleuve Niger, Niger, Quorra, River Niger
Media
Basic Data
- Country Benin
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 18' 6" N, 6° 25' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 8 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:03
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Niger River
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Niger River, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 32.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 585 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (225 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
72 %
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 | 24.3 | 1.4 | 225 | 96 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 0.9 | 217 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.2 | 1.7 | 211 | 60 | 1,011.2 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 85 | 584.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 1.8 | 225 | 94 | 1,011.5 | 2.51 / 2.77 | 100 | 285.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 1.4 | 232 | 97 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 1.1 | 286 | 95 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 1.4 | 240 | 83 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 133.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 0.4 | 117 | 90 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 180.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.9 | 1.3 | 239 | 98 | 1,011.0 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 1.0 | 235 | 96 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.7 | 1.0 | 206 | 59 | 1,010.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 76 | 471.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 2.1 | 210 | 90 | 1,010.6 | 5.43 / 5.50 | 57 | 338.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.2 | 1.5 | 205 | 97 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Niger River?
Now 24.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 32.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 585 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 Niger River today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Niger River?
Local time is 11:03. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Niger River?
Niger River is a stream.
What is the elevation of Niger River?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Niger River located?
It is at 5.30156, 6.41680 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Niger River in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Commons category Niger River