Location & Surroundings
Rufus is a settlement in Ondo State, Nigeria, at 308 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Owo, 17 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 310 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Akure Airport, 16 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
7° 11' 2" N, 5° 25' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 308 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:41
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Rufus
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rufus, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 34.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (191 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
27 %
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 | 22.6 | 0.8 | 191 | 96 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.0 | 1.1 | 100 | 44 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 645.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 1.0 | 159 | 66 | 1,011.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 5 | 452.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 1.2 | 217 | 98 | 1,012.2 | 0.05 / 0.07 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 1.3 | 221 | 93 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.4 | 0.9 | 243 | 51 | 1,010.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 11 | 531.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 1.7 | 213 | 82 | 1,009.8 | 0.85 / 0.87 | 17 | 412.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 1.4 | 188 | 97 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.6 | 1.6 | 244 | 96 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.2 | 2.3 | 214 | 67 | 1,010.0 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 84 | 381.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 2.1 | 207 | 93 | 1,010.1 | 1.00 / 1.16 | 41 | 255.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 2.1 | 220 | 98 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.7 | 2.0 | 239 | 94 | 1,011.9 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rufus?
Now 22.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 34.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 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 Rufus today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Rufus?
Local time is 18:41. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Rufus?
Rufus is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rufus?
DEM 308 m.
Where is Rufus located?
It is at 7.18390, 5.43240 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rufus in?
It is in Nigeria.