Location & Surroundings
Pekan is a settlement in Oyo State, Nigeria, at 335 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alapa, 26 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 360 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, 23 km away.
Also known as: Ipekun
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
8° 24' 9" N, 4° 17' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 335 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 165 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:51
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Pekan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pekan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 33.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 489 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (213 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 22.1 | 1.6 | 213 | 90 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.5 | 2.0 | 51 | 39 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 488.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.6 | 0.8 | 134 | 47 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 261.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 3.2 | 194 | 74 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 2.7 | 223 | 92 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.2 | 1.6 | 222 | 39 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 534.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.3 | 2.7 | 202 | 56 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 379.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 3.6 | 210 | 87 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.5 | 3.0 | 212 | 93 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.8 | 2.4 | 196 | 44 | 1,014.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 51 | 501.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.4 | 2.5 | 196 | 61 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 401.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 2.8 | 207 | 88 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.4 | 2.8 | 216 | 92 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pekan?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 33.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 489 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 Pekan today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Pekan?
Local time is 13:51. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Pekan?
Pekan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pekan?
DEM 335 m.
Where is Pekan located?
It is at 8.40246, 4.28939 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pekan in?
It is in Nigeria.