Location & Surroundings
Poto is a settlement in Kogi State, Nigeria, at 90 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Koton-Karfe, 21 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 130 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, about 115 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° 59' 56" N, 6° 58' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 90 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:29
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Weather in Poto
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Poto, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 611 W/m2.
Temperature
34.8 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SE (149 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
26 %
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 | 34.8 | 0.5 | 149 | 47 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.5 | 1.4 | 142 | 61 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 411.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 1.3 | 230 | 76 | 1,011.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 1.1 | 184 | 86 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 3.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.3 | 1.5 | 247 | 49 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 610.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 2.4 | 179 | 70 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 407.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 3.0 | 209 | 85 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 0.3 | 200 | 93 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 3.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.2 | 2.1 | 210 | 59 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 481.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 2.2 | 210 | 75 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 379.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 2.0 | 206 | 86 | 1,012.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 0.9 | 190 | 92 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.9 | 1.4 | 250 | 50 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 617.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Poto?
Now 34.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 611 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 Poto today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Poto?
Local time is 01:29. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Poto?
Poto is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Poto?
DEM 90 m.
Where is Poto located?
It is at 7.99880, 6.96660 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Poto in?
It is in Nigeria.