Location & Surroundings
Abosha is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 154 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 16 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 45 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° 24' 26" N, 8° 53' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 154 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 428 p/km²
- Built-up 5.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:36
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Abosha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Abosha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 28.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 481 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (214 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 23.1 | 2.5 | 214 | 96 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.7 | 3.5 | 180 | 72 | 1,013.1 | 0.77 / 0.77 | 95 | 481.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 2.4 | 198 | 88 | 1,012.4 | 0.11 / 0.88 | 98 | 298.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 3.3 | 214 | 92 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 2.6 | 201 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.7 | 1.2 | 247 | 66 | 1,012.3 | 0.12 / 0.16 | 99 | 444.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 1.1 | 240 | 78 | 1,010.4 | 0.03 / 0.20 | 13 | 329.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 2.0 | 201 | 93 | 1,012.3 | 0.06 / 0.25 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.4 | 2.6 | 208 | 95 | 1,013.4 | 0.55 / 0.81 | 97 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.0 | 3.3 | 224 | 71 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 409.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 2.0 | 215 | 85 | 1,010.7 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 50 | 328.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 4.4 | 216 | 95 | 1,012.4 | 4.75 / 5.21 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.2 | 3.2 | 217 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 91 | 4.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Abosha?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 28.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 481 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 Abosha today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Abosha?
Local time is 16:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Abosha?
Abosha is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Abosha?
DEM 154 m.
Where is Abosha located?
It is at 7.40714, 8.88564 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Abosha in?
It is in Nigeria.