Location & Surroundings
Olakwo is a settlement in Imo State, Nigeria, at 87 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Owerri, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 410 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sam Mbakwe International Airport, 9 km away.
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
5° 24' 37" N, 7° 7' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 87 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,678 p/km²
- Built-up 18.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:41
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Weather in Olakwo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Olakwo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 30.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (235 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 22.5 | 1.9 | 235 | 90 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 1.5 | 234 | 89 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.7 | 1.9 | 263 | 57 | 1,012.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 96 | 648.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 3.2 | 211 | 80 | 1,012.1 | 0.21 / 0.23 | 99 | 159.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 2.4 | 245 | 86 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 1.1 | 262 | 91 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 1.7 | 180 | 78 | 1,013.3 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 98 | 218.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 1.4 | 158 | 89 | 1,012.3 | 0.24 / 0.51 | 84 | 138.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.2 | 1.4 | 213 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 1.2 | 265 | 94 | 1,014.3 | 0.23 / 0.28 | 99 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 1.9 | 249 | 67 | 1,012.4 | 0.73 / 1.01 | 40 | 387.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 2.4 | 215 | 94 | 1,012.8 | 5.73 / 6.75 | 100 | 388.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.1 | 1.7 | 247 | 96 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Olakwo?
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 30.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 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 Olakwo today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Olakwo?
Local time is 06:41. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Olakwo?
Olakwo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Olakwo?
DEM 87 m.
Where is Olakwo located?
It is at 5.41031, 7.12296 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Olakwo in?
It is in Nigeria.