Location & Surroundings
Aben is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 145 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 6 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 290 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 100 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° 10' 11" N, 9° 20' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 145 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 85 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:46
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Aben
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Aben, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 32.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 678 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (230 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
69 %
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 | 24.0 | 1.8 | 230 | 89 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.8 | 2.8 | 246 | 52 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 678.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.8 | 3.0 | 215 | 71 | 1,010.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 62 | 411.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 2.0 | 209 | 79 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 2.5 | 229 | 85 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.0 | 2.9 | 235 | 53 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 681.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.6 | 3.4 | 222 | 75 | 1,010.5 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 96 | 396.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 2.2 | 230 | 83 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.0 | 2.6 | 231 | 89 | 1,012.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 96 | 6.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.4 | 2.7 | 230 | 54 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 661.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.9 | 3.1 | 226 | 69 | 1,009.3 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 100 | 331.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 3.9 | 236 | 82 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.4 | 2.8 | 235 | 91 | 1,012.4 | 0.13 / 0.20 | 100 | 5.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Aben?
Now 24.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 32.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 678 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 Aben today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Aben?
Local time is 17:46. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Aben?
Aben is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Aben?
DEM 145 m.
Where is Aben located?
It is at 7.16959, 9.34086 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Aben in?
It is in Nigeria.