Location & Surroundings
Rufai is a settlement in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 356 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilorin, 15 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 345 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, 10 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° 28' 18" N, 4° 24' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 356 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:01
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Rufai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rufai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 35.7 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 588 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
2.4 m/s S (201 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
28 %
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 | 26.8 | 2.4 | 201 | 67 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 2.2 | 213 | 89 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.7 | 1.6 | 183 | 39 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 587.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.1 | 2.9 | 173 | 55 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 415.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 4.0 | 202 | 89 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 3.8 | 221 | 79 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.9 | 2.2 | 210 | 61 | 1,011.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 302.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.8 | 3.1 | 179 | 68 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 378.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.8 | 3.5 | 215 | 84 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 3.7 | 219 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.9 | 2.6 | 224 | 49 | 1,010.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 13 | 467.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.8 | 3.7 | 196 | 70 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 414.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.6 | 3.8 | 209 | 83 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rufai?
Now 26.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 35.7 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 588 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 Rufai today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Rufai?
Local time is 10:01. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Rufai?
Rufai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rufai?
DEM 356 m.
Where is Rufai located?
It is at 8.47161, 4.40721 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rufai in?
It is in Nigeria.