Location & Surroundings
Orifta is a settlement in Anambra, Nigeria, at 20 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Atani, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 350 km to the north. The nearest airport is Asaba International Airport, 29 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° 58' 42" N, 6° 47' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 20 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 59 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:50
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Weather in Orifta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Orifta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 29.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 3.6 mm. Solar peaks near 415 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (205 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
16 %
Precip
3.63 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 | 26.4 | 1.6 | 205 | 84 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 1.7 | 225 | 97 | 1,012.0 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 203 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 1.6 | 248 | 73 | 1,012.2 | 0.12 / 0.13 | 27 | 273.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 3.2 | 159 | 91 | 1,012.8 | 3.50 / 3.63 | 99 | 415.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 1.5 | 197 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 1.2 | 168 | 97 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.2 | 2.6 | 215 | 59 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 565.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.0 | 2.0 | 206 | 84 | 1,011.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 61 | 376.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.5 | 208 | 97 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 1.1 | 219 | 95 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.2 | 0.9 | 217 | 52 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 649.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.0 | 0.9 | 180 | 82 | 1,010.9 | 0.90 / 0.90 | 27 | 328.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Orifta?
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 29.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 3.6 mm. Solar peaks near 415 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Orifta today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Orifta?
Local time is 05:50. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Orifta?
Orifta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Orifta?
DEM 20 m.
Where is Orifta located?
It is at 5.97847, 6.78862 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Orifta in?
It is in Nigeria.