Location & Surroundings
Yola is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 260 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Binji, 42 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 580 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 83 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
13° 35' 59" N, 4° 53' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 260 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:52
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Nearby
Weather in Yola
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yola, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 28.0 to 37.1 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 611 W/m2.
Temperature
31.4 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 31.4 | 2.9 | 242 | 46 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 2.2 | 220 | 66 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.1 | 3.5 | 99 | 25 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 610.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.4 | 1.9 | 141 | 23 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 448.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.9 | 3.2 | 253 | 42 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 2.8 | 201 | 59 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.8 | 2.9 | 128 | 33 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 586.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.0 | 2.9 | 186 | 34 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 448.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.3 | 3.9 | 207 | 56 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 3.0 | 215 | 69 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.2 | 1.1 | 252 | 41 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 601.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.6 | 3.5 | 200 | 45 | 1,008.2 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 54 | 410.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.3 | 3.5 | 234 | 49 | 1,010.0 | 2.43 / 3.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yola?
Now 31.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 28.0 to 37.1 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 611 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 06:29 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Yola?
Local time is 08:52. 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 260 m.
Where is Yola located?
It is at 13.59966, 4.88862 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yola in?
It is in Nigeria.