Location & Surroundings
Pira is a settlement in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 387 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° 57' 55" N, 3° 9' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 387 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:29
- 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 22.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 34.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (209 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
18 %
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 | 22.5 | 1.7 | 209 | 94 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.9 | 0.3 | 101 | 36 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 594.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.4 | 1.1 | 179 | 44 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 446.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 1.8 | 190 | 84 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 1.7 | 215 | 94 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.2 | 0.4 | 264 | 37 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 586.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 1.2 | 145 | 42 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 439.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 2.3 | 184 | 69 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.7 | 1.9 | 218 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.2 | 1.9 | 260 | 41 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 581.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.0 | 1.7 | 195 | 47 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 429.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 2.8 | 189 | 79 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.0 | 2.4 | 203 | 95 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pira?
Now 22.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 34.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 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 17:29. 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 387 m.
Where is Pira located?
It is at 8.96533, 3.16272 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pira in?
It is in Nigeria.