Location & Surroundings
Offa is a second-order administrative division in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 443 m elevation. The national capital Abuja is about 325 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, 39 km away.
Also known as: Offa Local Government Area
Overview
Offa is local government area of Kwara State, Nigeria.
It is located in Kwara State, Nigeria.
Established in 1395-00-00.
The population is about 89,674.
Also known as: Offa Local Government Area
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Kwara State
- Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
- a subdivision of a first-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 8' 34" N, 4° 41' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 443 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,145 p/km²
- Built-up 20.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:11
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Offa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Offa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 28.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 513 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s S (173 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.00 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 | 22.3 | 1.6 | 173 | 96 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 1.2 | 192 | 97 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.9 | 1.2 | 144 | 67 | 1,012.4 | 0.72 / 0.72 | 86 | 512.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 1.7 | 174 | 88 | 1,011.6 | 2.08 / 2.80 | 30 | 368.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 3.2 | 204 | 98 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 2.5 | 204 | 97 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 96 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 3.0 | 184 | 77 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 437.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 2.8 | 211 | 92 | 1,012.8 | 0.67 / 0.73 | 8 | 208.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.8 | 2.2 | 214 | 97 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 1.9 | 225 | 97 | 1,015.6 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.3 | 2.6 | 225 | 68 | 1,014.1 | 0.04 / 0.09 | 80 | 509.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 2.2 | 217 | 87 | 1,013.4 | 0.05 / 0.14 | 47 | 311.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.4 | 3.2 | 208 | 96 | 1,014.9 | 0.04 / 0.17 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Offa?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 28.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 513 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Offa today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Offa?
Local time is 11:11. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Offa?
Offa is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Offa?
DEM 443 m.
Where is Offa located?
It is at 8.14279, 4.68796 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Offa in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry