Location & Surroundings
Ositu is a settlement in Rivers State, Nigeria, at 17 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ahoada, 19 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 455 km to the north. The nearest airport is Port Harcourt International Airport, 53 km away.
Also known as: Onitu · Onilu
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° 5' 0" N, 6° 28' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 17 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17,347 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:22
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ositu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ositu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 27.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 410 W/m2.
Temperature
25.5 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (241 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 25.5 | 2.2 | 241 | 90 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 3.8 | 11 | 94 | 1,013.9 | 7.90 / 7.90 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 1.2 | 52 | 90 | 1,012.1 | 4.54 / 12.43 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.5 | 0.9 | 37 | 73 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 90 | 209.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 2.0 | 288 | 82 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 409.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 1.8 | 166 | 92 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 1.2 | 209 | 92 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.6 | 2.3 | 163 | 72 | 1,012.1 | 3.19 / 3.19 | 99 | 497.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.6 | 2.0 | 254 | 91 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 2.72 | 100 | 253.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 1.4 | 221 | 95 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 1.5 | 238 | 94 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 1.9 | 217 | 78 | 1,012.4 | 0.49 / 0.50 | 87 | 267.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.8 | 2.5 | 215 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 7.22 / 7.71 | 100 | 230.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ositu?
Now 25.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 27.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 410 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 Ositu today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Ositu?
Local time is 03:22. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ositu?
Ositu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ositu?
DEM 17 m.
Where is Ositu located?
It is at 5.08325, 6.47445 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ositu in?
It is in Nigeria.