Location & Surroundings
Potoro is a settlement in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 236 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lafiagi, 22 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 250 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, 90 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' 15" N, 5° 14' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 236 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,644 p/km²
- Built-up 12.1%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:32
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Weather in Potoro
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potoro, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 37.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 W/m2.
Temperature
36.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 36.2 | 1.2 | 56 | 34 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.1 | 1.1 | 108 | 43 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 418.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.1 | 1.6 | 180 | 52 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 1.5 | 231 | 78 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.4 | 0.8 | 310 | 36 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 595.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.0 | 1.3 | 90 | 48 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 412.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potoro?
Now 36.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 37.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 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 Potoro today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Potoro?
Local time is 19:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Potoro?
Potoro is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Potoro?
DEM 236 m.
Where is Potoro located?
It is at 8.77087, 5.23750 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potoro in?
It is in Nigeria.