Location & Surroundings
Umu Opara is a settlement in Abia State, Nigeria, at 111 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Umuahia, 7 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 390 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sam Mbakwe International Airport, 29 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
5° 33' 0" N, 7° 26' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 111 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,518 p/km²
- Built-up 10.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:18
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Umu Opara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Umu Opara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 29.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 5.5 mm. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
2.1 m/s S (164 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
5.51 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 | 24.4 | 2.1 | 164 | 91 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 1.6 | 220 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 1.1 | 231 | 95 | 1,013.8 | 0.82 / 0.90 | 33 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.6 | 2.0 | 194 | 67 | 1,011.5 | 1.13 / 2.03 | 74 | 615.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 2.3 | 203 | 93 | 1,010.9 | 3.48 / 5.51 | 97 | 388.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 1.8 | 229 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 3.63 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 1.2 | 244 | 97 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 1.43 | 90 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 2.5 | 231 | 83 | 1,011.6 | 0.07 / 1.50 | 85 | 244.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.1 | 2.2 | 243 | 93 | 1,011.3 | 0.01 / 1.51 | 53 | 340.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 1.7 | 264 | 99 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 1.5 | 279 | 99 | 1,012.9 | 3.70 / 3.78 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.2 | 2.0 | 246 | 77 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 1.32 | 94 | 233.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.7 | 2.0 | 254 | 93 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 99 | 172.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Umu Opara?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 29.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 5.5 mm. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Umu Opara today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Umu Opara?
Local time is 02:18. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Umu Opara?
Umu Opara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Umu Opara?
DEM 111 m.
Where is Umu Opara located?
It is at 5.55000, 7.43333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Umu Opara in?
It is in Nigeria.