Location & Surroundings
Abata is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 222 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Riti, 40 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 245 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 75 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° 44' 41" N, 9° 17' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 222 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,094 p/km²
- Built-up 5.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:23
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Abata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Abata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 34.5 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (240 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
80 %
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 | 25.7 | 2.1 | 240 | 72 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 1.5 | 259 | 85 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.5 | 2.3 | 239 | 46 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 646.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.6 | 4.0 | 214 | 67 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 336.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 3.5 | 227 | 83 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 2.4 | 239 | 87 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.1 | 3.3 | 251 | 50 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 652.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.7 | 2.4 | 231 | 62 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 392.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.1 | 3.4 | 233 | 79 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 2.9 | 224 | 86 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.8 | 3.4 | 246 | 50 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 645.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.6 | 2.7 | 210 | 66 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 340.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.8 | 2.7 | 228 | 81 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Abata?
Now 25.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 34.5 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 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 Abata today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Abata?
Local time is 09:23. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Abata?
Abata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Abata?
DEM 222 m.
Where is Abata located?
It is at 7.74470, 9.28955 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Abata in?
It is in Nigeria.