Location & Surroundings
Oforekpe is a settlement in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, at 75 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ezza-Ohu, 21 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 290 km to the north. The nearest airport is Enugu Airport, 75 km away.
Also known as: Oforekpe Agbaja · Oferekpe
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
6° 33' 6" N, 8° 14' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 75 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 561 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:11
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Oforekpe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Oforekpe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 29.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 555 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (183 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
1.36 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 | 23.4 | 1.2 | 183 | 96 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.1 | 1.1 | 220 | 70 | 1,012.0 | 1.97 / 1.97 | 100 | 555.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 1.0 | 167 | 82 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 1.10 | 100 | 356.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 3.4 | 212 | 92 | 1,011.7 | 8.24 / 9.34 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 1.7 | 223 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.36 | 99 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.2 | 2.7 | 200 | 73 | 1,011.8 | 1.68 / 3.04 | 82 | 599.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 3.0 | 193 | 92 | 1,011.5 | 2.96 / 6.01 | 100 | 405.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 2.6 | 206 | 97 | 1,013.4 | 1.77 / 7.78 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.4 | 1.8 | 192 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 94 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.0 | 2.9 | 214 | 69 | 1,012.4 | 0.11 / 0.46 | 44 | 618.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 3.1 | 209 | 86 | 1,012.0 | 0.77 / 1.23 | 100 | 465.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 2.8 | 216 | 96 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.82 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.8 | 2.1 | 246 | 96 | 1,014.5 | 0.19 / 1.01 | 96 | 1.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Oforekpe?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 29.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 555 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Oforekpe today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Oforekpe?
Local time is 13:11. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Oforekpe?
Oforekpe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Oforekpe?
DEM 75 m.
Where is Oforekpe located?
It is at 6.55157, 8.23839 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Oforekpe in?
It is in Nigeria.