Location & Surroundings
Sofon Aliayeta is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 133 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bida, 27 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 165 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bida, 25 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° 19' 34" N, 6° 2' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 133 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 189 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:05
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sofon Aliayeta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sofon Aliayeta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 37.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 W/m2.
Temperature
30.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (278 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 30.1 | 1.2 | 278 | 39 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 0.3 | 89 | 48 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 0.7 | 178 | 61 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.5 | 0.2 | 347 | 29 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 618.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.1 | 1.4 | 234 | 39 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 416.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 1.2 | 157 | 51 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 1.6 | 239 | 67 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.9 | 0.8 | 278 | 34 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 610.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.5 | 0.9 | 221 | 43 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 410.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.2 | 0.9 | 151 | 56 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 1.3 | 157 | 70 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.1 | 0.9 | 195 | 37 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 581.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.8 | 1.8 | 198 | 47 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 346.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sofon Aliayeta?
Now 30.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 37.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 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 Sofon Aliayeta today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Sofon Aliayeta?
Local time is 03:05. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sofon Aliayeta?
Sofon Aliayeta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sofon Aliayeta?
DEM 133 m.
Where is Sofon Aliayeta located?
It is at 9.32608, 6.03589 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sofon Aliayeta in?
It is in Nigeria.