Location & Surroundings
Riji is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 262 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rabah, 5 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 500 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 36 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
13° 5' 2" N, 5° 29' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 262 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,176 p/km²
- Built-up 6.1%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:06
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Riji
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riji, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.2 to 39.5 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 591 W/m2.
Temperature
32.5 C
Wind
3.4 m/s SE (114 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 32.5 | 3.4 | 114 | 19 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.4 | 2.8 | 84 | 22 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 4.0 | 78 | 23 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 39.5 | 6.8 | 103 | 10 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 591.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.2 | 3.4 | 101 | 15 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 403.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.3 | 3.6 | 72 | 17 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 3.7 | 112 | 17 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.8 | 5.5 | 106 | 9 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 559.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.2 | 2.3 | 200 | 13 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 383.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.6 | 3.4 | 44 | 13 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 3.8 | 97 | 17 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.4 | 4.3 | 93 | 9 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 571.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.5 | 3.9 | 63 | 10 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 386.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riji?
Now 32.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.2 to 39.5 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 591 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 Riji today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Riji?
Local time is 04:06. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Riji?
Riji is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Riji?
DEM 262 m.
Where is Riji located?
It is at 13.08383, 5.49343 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riji in?
It is in Nigeria.