Location & Surroundings
Owerri is a settlement in Imo State, Nigeria, at 181 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nkwerre, less than 2 km away. The national capital Abuja is about 370 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sam Mbakwe International Airport, 37 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° 45' 0" N, 7° 7' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 181 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,255 p/km²
- Built-up 8.5%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:33
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Owerri
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Owerri, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 677 W/m2.
Temperature
33.4 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SE (156 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
39 %
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 | 33.4 | 0.6 | 156 | 55 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 2.4 | 162 | 87 | 1,011.3 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 89 | 416.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 1.9 | 197 | 96 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 1.2 | 196 | 94 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.2 | 0.6 | 212 | 54 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 676.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.1 | 1.2 | 231 | 69 | 1,009.4 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 72 | 418.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 2.5 | 204 | 96 | 1,011.4 | 5.43 / 5.72 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 1.4 | 220 | 96 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.3 | 2.3 | 213 | 64 | 1,009.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 83 | 471.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 2.4 | 208 | 91 | 1,010.0 | 2.18 / 2.25 | 68 | 214.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 2.7 | 213 | 97 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 1.5 | 207 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.3 | 1.8 | 229 | 62 | 1,010.5 | 0.90 / 0.90 | 81 | 551.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Owerri?
Now 33.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 677 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 Owerri today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Owerri?
Local time is 00:33. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Owerri?
Owerri is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Owerri?
DEM 181 m.
Where is Owerri located?
It is at 5.75000, 7.11667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Owerri in?
It is in Nigeria.