Location & Surroundings
Okigwe is a city in Imo State, Nigeria with 115,499 inhabitants, at 158 m elevation. The national capital Abuja is about 360 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sam Mbakwe International Airport, 47 km away.
Also known as: Okigwi
Overview
Okigwe is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Imo State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Imo State
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 49' 45" N, 7° 21' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 158 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 115,499
- Pop. Density 17,494 p/km²
- Built-up 29.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:11
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Okigwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Okigwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 33.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 677 W/m2.
Temperature
32.8 C
Wind
0.6 m/s S (164 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
24 %
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 | 32.8 | 0.6 | 164 | 57 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 2.0 | 156 | 84 | 1,011.3 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 66 | 436.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 1.8 | 196 | 95 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 1.1 | 211 | 94 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 4.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.9 | 0.5 | 215 | 55 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 677.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.3 | 0.1 | 44 | 75 | 1,009.3 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 61 | 427.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 2.5 | 212 | 96 | 1,011.3 | 5.14 / 5.69 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 1.2 | 184 | 96 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.1 | 2.3 | 209 | 65 | 1,009.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 86 | 486.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 2.4 | 216 | 91 | 1,009.9 | 2.40 / 2.47 | 79 | 245.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 2.8 | 218 | 96 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 1.4 | 209 | 96 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.9 | 1.9 | 228 | 64 | 1,010.5 | 0.88 / 0.88 | 86 | 548.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Okigwe?
Now 32.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 33.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 677 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 Okigwe today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Okigwe?
Local time is 00:11. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Okigwe?
Okigwe is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Okigwe?
Population about 115,499.
What is the elevation of Okigwe?
DEM 158 m.
Where is Okigwe located?
It is at 5.82917, 7.35056 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Okigwe in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry