Location & Surroundings
Riban is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 825 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jos, 33 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 160 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 50 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
9° 59' 39" N, 8° 35' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 825 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:35
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Riban
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riban, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 30.9 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 579 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (177 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
29 %
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 | 21.1 | 1.1 | 177 | 55 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 1.2 | 127 | 61 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.9 | 3.1 | 34 | 31 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 579.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 1.3 | 127 | 49 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 405.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 1.1 | 198 | 67 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 0.8 | 87 | 76 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.1 | 4.1 | 53 | 29 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 666.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 2.3 | 89 | 40 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 419.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.7 | 1.0 | 167 | 47 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 1.0 | 116 | 55 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.4 | 4.6 | 56 | 25 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 678.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 1.9 | 56 | 45 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 420.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.2 | 1.2 | 51 | 46 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riban?
Now 21.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 30.9 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 579 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 Riban today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Riban?
Local time is 06:35. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Riban?
Riban is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Riban?
DEM 825 m.
Where is Riban located?
It is at 9.99410, 8.59496 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riban in?
It is in Nigeria.