Location & Surroundings
Riyom is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 1,205 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Vom, 11 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 155 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 12 km away.
Also known as: Riom
Basic Data
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 38' 13" N, 8° 45' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1205 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,926 p/km²
- Built-up 7.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:22
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Riyom
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riyom, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 30.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 599 W/m2.
Temperature
30.0 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NE (36 deg)
Humidity
16 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
60 %
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 | 30.0 | 2.3 | 36 | 16 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 1.4 | 93 | 33 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 395.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.1 | 1.5 | 89 | 32 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 2.2 | 94 | 34 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.0 | 0.9 | 161 | 20 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 599.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 0.8 | 158 | 45 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 386.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.9 | 0.7 | 51 | 47 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.8 | 2.6 | 86 | 38 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.5 | 2.4 | 115 | 19 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 653.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 2.0 | 118 | 38 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 398.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 2.6 | 86 | 25 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 2.6 | 88 | 28 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.0 | 3.5 | 96 | 17 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 655.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riyom?
Now 30.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 30.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 599 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 Riyom today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Riyom?
Local time is 00:22. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Riyom?
Riyom is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Riyom?
DEM 1,205 m.
Where is Riyom located?
It is at 9.63681, 8.75694 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riyom in?
It is in Nigeria.