Location & Surroundings
Opala is a settlement in Imo State, Nigeria, at 61 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Owerri, 11 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 410 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sam Mbakwe International Airport, 26 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' 11" N, 6° 58' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 61 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,280 p/km²
- Built-up 19.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:50
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Opala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Opala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 667 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
2.2 m/s S (165 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
1.52 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 | 26.0 | 2.2 | 165 | 88 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 1.6 | 196 | 95 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 1.1 | 204 | 93 | 1,012.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 91 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.9 | 0.3 | 187 | 52 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 666.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 2.2 | 203 | 81 | 1,009.4 | 1.52 / 1.52 | 98 | 349.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 1.9 | 210 | 96 | 1,010.9 | 1.32 / 2.84 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 1.8 | 238 | 96 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 2.35 | 89 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.7 | 2.5 | 200 | 62 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 538.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.5 | 2.1 | 216 | 90 | 1,009.8 | 2.63 / 2.72 | 62 | 285.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 1.9 | 225 | 96 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.79 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 1.1 | 231 | 96 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.1 | 1.6 | 207 | 59 | 1,010.2 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 86 | 583.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.6 | 2.0 | 224 | 89 | 1,010.5 | 1.80 / 2.22 | 79 | 272.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Opala?
Now 26.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 667 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Opala today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Opala?
Local time is 03:50. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Opala?
Opala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Opala?
DEM 61 m.
Where is Opala located?
It is at 5.40314, 6.97167 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Opala in?
It is in Nigeria.