Location & Surroundings
Yola is a settlement in Bauchi, Nigeria, at 370 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katagum, 25 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 455 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, about 185 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
12° 4' 12" N, 10° 17' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 370 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 226 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:56
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Yola
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yola, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 10.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 35.0 C, max wind 10.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 W/m2.
Temperature
27.2 C
Wind
10.0 m/s SE (133 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 27.2 | 10.0 | 133 | 68 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 2.5 | 230 | 66 | 1,011.0 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.8 | 2.0 | 199 | 63 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.0 | 2.0 | 20 | 34 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 621.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.0 | 2.2 | 24 | 36 | 1,007.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 94 | 351.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 1.6 | 180 | 44 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 1.8 | 175 | 54 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 6.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.9 | 4.1 | 72 | 18 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 678.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.6 | 2.5 | 144 | 28 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 409.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.3 | 5.2 | 173 | 57 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 2.3 | 255 | 73 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 6.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.1 | 1.3 | 272 | 33 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 669.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.4 | 0.8 | 45 | 39 | 1,009.3 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 27 | 399.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yola?
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 10.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 35.0 C, max wind 10.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 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 Yola today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Yola?
Local time is 04:56. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Yola?
Yola is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Yola?
DEM 370 m.
Where is Yola located?
It is at 12.07004, 10.28806 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yola in?
It is in Nigeria.