Location & Surroundings
Piya is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 225 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwolla, 15 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 195 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, about 105 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
8° 46' 6" N, 9° 16' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 225 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 30 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:16
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Weather in Piya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Piya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 36.0 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 508 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (251 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,011.6 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 | 24.7 | 1.2 | 251 | 77 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.0 | 1.1 | 163 | 30 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 508.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.4 | 0.6 | 284 | 38 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 364.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 2.9 | 256 | 57 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 2.9 | 230 | 82 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.5 | 2.7 | 222 | 34 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 632.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.6 | 3.2 | 204 | 62 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 370.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 2.1 | 250 | 80 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.9 | 1.7 | 233 | 87 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.4 | 2.1 | 213 | 32 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 651.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.2 | 2.1 | 232 | 47 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 389.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 2.2 | 272 | 64 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.8 | 2.3 | 230 | 73 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 4.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Piya?
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 36.0 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 508 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 Piya today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Piya?
Local time is 15:16. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Piya?
Piya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Piya?
DEM 225 m.
Where is Piya located?
It is at 8.76829, 9.26856 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Piya in?
It is in Nigeria.