Location & Surroundings
Abankwa is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 91 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ochobo, 28 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 230 km to the north. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 79 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° 6' 31" N, 8° 13' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 91 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:43
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Abankwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Abankwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 29.3 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 3.0 mm. Solar peaks near 548 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
2.3 m/s S (193 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.02 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 | 23.4 | 2.3 | 193 | 98 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 1.8 | 183 | 97 | 1,014.0 | 0.87 / 0.87 | 89 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.3 | 3.0 | 212 | 73 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 98 | 547.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 2.3 | 213 | 94 | 1,010.5 | 1.80 / 2.44 | 99 | 440.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 2.4 | 203 | 97 | 1,012.7 | 0.58 / 3.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 2.2 | 182 | 99 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 2.72 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 3.8 | 204 | 90 | 1,012.8 | 0.20 / 2.92 | 100 | 214.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 2.3 | 215 | 97 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 1.18 | 87 | 131.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.2 | 1.6 | 219 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 1.0 | 194 | 96 | 1,014.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 98 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 2.2 | 229 | 84 | 1,012.7 | 4.33 / 4.36 | 100 | 418.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 1.1 | 212 | 91 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 39 | 222.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.9 | 2.1 | 199 | 96 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Abankwa?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 29.3 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 3.0 mm. Solar peaks near 548 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Abankwa today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Abankwa?
Local time is 10:43. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Abankwa?
Abankwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Abankwa?
DEM 91 m.
Where is Abankwa located?
It is at 7.10850, 8.22760 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Abankwa in?
It is in Nigeria.