Location & Surroundings
Yola is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 435 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wudil, 25 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 360 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 31 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° 1' 49" N, 8° 48' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 435 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 643 p/km²
- Built-up 5.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:44
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 12 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 32.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 34.0 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
32.8 C
Wind
3.2 m/s S (193 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
38 %
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 | 32.8 | 3.2 | 193 | 43 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.1 | 3.3 | 219 | 56 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 451.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 2.7 | 226 | 71 | 1,012.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 3.3 | 240 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 0.22 / 0.28 | 9 | 4.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.0 | 0.1 | 283 | 44 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 643.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.1 | 4.2 | 151 | 54 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 302.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 3.1 | 204 | 84 | 1,012.6 | 6.28 / 6.28 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 2.0 | 248 | 81 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.5 | 3.7 | 132 | 44 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 651.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 7.3 | 41 | 91 | 1,010.9 | 5.20 / 5.20 | 100 | 427.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 0.8 | 344 | 82 | 1,012.9 | 1.70 / 6.90 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 4.5 | 219 | 83 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.2 | 4.2 | 262 | 57 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 393.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yola?
Now 32.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 34.0 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 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 06:12 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Yola?
Local time is 23:44. 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 435 m.
Where is Yola located?
It is at 12.03035, 8.80609 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yola in?
It is in Nigeria.