Location & Surroundings
Pira is a settlement in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 395 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Okuta, 28 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 475 km to the east. The nearest airport is Parakou Airport, 74 km away.
Also known as: Pura
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° 58' 21" N, 3° 10' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 395 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 295 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:09
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Pira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 35.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 587 W/m2.
Temperature
34.6 C
Wind
0.2 m/s NE (25 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
35 %
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 | 34.6 | 0.2 | 25 | 38 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.8 | 0.2 | 209 | 44 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 443.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 1.8 | 183 | 80 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 1.7 | 213 | 93 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.2 | 0.6 | 357 | 36 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 586.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.6 | 0.9 | 135 | 42 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 440.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 2.1 | 200 | 65 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 1.9 | 191 | 94 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.8 | 1.6 | 272 | 39 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 583.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.3 | 1.1 | 179 | 44 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 438.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 1.8 | 189 | 70 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 3.0 | 195 | 94 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.3 | 2.3 | 204 | 53 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 493.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pira?
Now 34.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 35.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 587 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 Pira today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Pira?
Local time is 00:09. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Pira?
Pira is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pira?
DEM 395 m.
Where is Pira located?
It is at 8.97245, 3.16845 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pira in?
It is in Nigeria.