Location & Surroundings
Aban is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 182 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 20 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 235 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 40 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° 27' 15" N, 8° 52' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 182 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 257 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:38
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 9 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 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 26.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 343 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
2.1 m/s S (190 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 23.2 | 2.1 | 190 | 97 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 3.0 | 218 | 84 | 1,012.7 | 3.83 / 3.83 | 96 | 342.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 2.4 | 206 | 89 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 76 | 199.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 2.8 | 231 | 95 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 2.8 | 221 | 95 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.3 | 2.7 | 243 | 69 | 1,012.2 | 0.58 / 0.58 | 85 | 583.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 1.7 | 249 | 89 | 1,011.9 | 6.95 / 7.53 | 91 | 383.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 3.3 | 211 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 1.90 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.9 | 2.5 | 220 | 97 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.3 | 2.8 | 240 | 71 | 1,012.8 | 1.00 / 1.00 | 73 | 590.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 2.7 | 213 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 75 | 385.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 2.7 | 203 | 94 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.2 | 2.7 | 222 | 96 | 1,014.3 | 0.35 / 0.67 | 99 | 3.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Aban?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 26.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 343 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 06:12 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Aban?
Local time is 17:38. 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 182 m.
Where is Aban located?
It is at 7.45403, 8.87965 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Aban in?
It is in Nigeria.