Location & Surroundings
Okrika is a city in Rivers State, Nigeria with 133,271 inhabitants, at 7 m elevation. The national capital Abuja is about 480 km to the north. The nearest airport is Port Harcourt City Airport, 13 km away.
Overview
Okrika is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Rivers State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Rivers State
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 44' 32" N, 7° 5' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 7 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 133,271
- Pop. Density 19,245 p/km²
- Built-up 33.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:23
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Nearby
Weather in Okrika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Okrika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 33.1 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 561 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
1.9 m/s S (197 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.40 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 | 25.8 | 1.9 | 197 | 89 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 1.2 | 255 | 89 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.1 | 0.9 | 220 | 55 | 1,010.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 77 | 561.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 3.9 | 212 | 85 | 1,010.1 | 3.91 / 3.93 | 87 | 284.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 2.5 | 247 | 90 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 2.0 | 252 | 91 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.7 | 4.0 | 211 | 71 | 1,009.5 | 1.91 / 1.91 | 51 | 438.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 3.5 | 215 | 84 | 1,009.9 | 0.99 / 2.91 | 9 | 381.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.4 | 2.1 | 238 | 91 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.82 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 1.7 | 253 | 91 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 15 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.1 | 3.1 | 212 | 68 | 1,010.5 | 1.29 / 1.31 | 87 | 454.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 2.7 | 213 | 84 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 1.18 | 29 | 275.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.3 | 2.1 | 240 | 91 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Okrika?
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 33.1 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 561 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Okrika today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Okrika?
Local time is 12:23. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Okrika?
Okrika is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Okrika?
Population about 133,271.
What is the elevation of Okrika?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Okrika located?
It is at 4.74215, 7.08368 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Okrika in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry