Location & Surroundings
Abuja is a settlement in Ashanti, Ghana, at 221 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bechem, 18 km to the northeast. The national capital Accra is about 270 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sunyani Airport, 45 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
6° 59' 29" N, 2° 9' 34" W
- Elevation DEM: 221 m
- Timezone Africa/Accra
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 642 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Cedi (GHS)
- Phone Prefix +233
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:10
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Abuja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Abuja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 26.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 451 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SW (232 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 20.7 | 0.9 | 232 | 99 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 1.5 | 241 | 73 | 1,014.0 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 59 | 247.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 1.6 | 207 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 3.18 / 3.46 | 82 | 451.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 1.2 | 209 | 100 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 1.3 | 201 | 99 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 2.2 | 226 | 67 | 1,014.6 | 0.32 / 0.37 | 62 | 269.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 1.2 | 239 | 93 | 1,013.0 | 0.51 / 0.88 | 87 | 437.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 1.2 | 202 | 99 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.2 | 0.8 | 226 | 99 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.6 | 1.4 | 233 | 49 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 602.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 0.0 | 260 | 72 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 600.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 1.1 | 251 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.2 | 1.0 | 258 | 94 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Abuja?
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 26.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 451 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 Abuja today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Abuja?
Local time is 12:10. Time zone: Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Abuja?
Abuja is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Abuja?
DEM 221 m.
Where is Abuja located?
It is at 6.99152, -2.15934 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Abuja in?
It is in Ghana.