Location & Surroundings
Sofon Jigbeji is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 233 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Minna, 28 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 145 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Minna Airport, 20 km away.
Also known as: Jibeyi
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° 35' 0" N, 6° 17' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 233 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 68 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:33
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Sofon Jigbeji
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sofon Jigbeji, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 36.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 W/m2.
Temperature
29.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (223 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,008.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 29.3 | 1.6 | 223 | 30 | 1,008.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 1.5 | 136 | 52 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 1.3 | 159 | 76 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.5 | 1.2 | 261 | 34 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 620.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.5 | 2.1 | 234 | 38 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 412.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 1.5 | 97 | 51 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 1.6 | 147 | 75 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.9 | 1.5 | 245 | 32 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 615.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.8 | 2.0 | 241 | 38 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 409.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 1.2 | 82 | 48 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 1.6 | 159 | 61 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.8 | 1.8 | 209 | 33 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 614.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.0 | 2.0 | 226 | 39 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 408.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sofon Jigbeji?
Now 29.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 36.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 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 Jigbeji today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Sofon Jigbeji?
Local time is 04:33. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sofon Jigbeji?
Sofon Jigbeji is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sofon Jigbeji?
DEM 233 m.
Where is Sofon Jigbeji located?
It is at 9.58323, 6.29639 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sofon Jigbeji in?
It is in Nigeria.