Location & Surroundings
Ponyan is a settlement in Kogi State, Nigeria, at 407 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ode, 19 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 230 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Akure Airport, 92 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
7° 57' 48" N, 5° 43' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 407 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,317 p/km²
- Built-up 11.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:08
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ponyan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ponyan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
2.0 m/s S (162 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 27.4 | 2.0 | 162 | 59 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 1.9 | 191 | 77 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 1.9 | 202 | 90 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.1 | 1.6 | 61 | 39 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 595.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.0 | 1.8 | 159 | 54 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 351.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 2.8 | 209 | 85 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 1.9 | 217 | 89 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.6 | 1.1 | 341 | 44 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 497.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.5 | 2.1 | 162 | 61 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 401.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 3.2 | 210 | 85 | 1,013.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 3.3 | 227 | 87 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 86 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.5 | 0.6 | 108 | 44 | 1,013.1 | 0.44 / 0.45 | 99 | 555.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.8 | 3.3 | 188 | 70 | 1,013.4 | 0.14 / 0.59 | 100 | 293.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponyan?
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 595 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 Ponyan today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Ponyan?
Local time is 04:08. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ponyan?
Ponyan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ponyan?
DEM 407 m.
Where is Ponyan located?
It is at 7.96339, 5.72575 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponyan in?
It is in Nigeria.