Location & Surroundings
Aban is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 154 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 31 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 225 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 36 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
7° 37' 12" N, 8° 55' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 154 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 364 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:52
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Aban
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Aban, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 553 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (198 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 25.1 | 1.2 | 198 | 91 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.5 | 0.9 | 227 | 58 | 1,011.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 86 | 552.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 2.2 | 204 | 67 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 382.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 2.6 | 226 | 87 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 2.6 | 217 | 91 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.6 | 2.0 | 251 | 50 | 1,010.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 14 | 663.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.5 | 3.1 | 218 | 77 | 1,010.5 | 0.14 / 0.15 | 22 | 397.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 3.0 | 216 | 85 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.4 | 2.0 | 247 | 91 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.1 | 2.3 | 254 | 53 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 648.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.0 | 2.8 | 218 | 73 | 1,010.4 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 20 | 358.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 1.8 | 214 | 87 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.6 | 2.2 | 209 | 92 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 5.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Aban?
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 553 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 Aban today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Aban?
Local time is 17:52. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Aban?
Aban is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Aban?
DEM 154 m.
Where is Aban located?
It is at 7.61996, 8.93144 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Aban in?
It is in Nigeria.