Location & Surroundings
Abya is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 171 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 27 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 275 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 87 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' 25" N, 9° 20' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 171 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 183 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:24
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Abya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Abya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 33.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 533 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (270 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 23.3 | 1.1 | 270 | 90 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.8 | 0.9 | 25 | 44 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 532.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.5 | 1.1 | 117 | 47 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 393.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 2.0 | 234 | 67 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 2.8 | 224 | 88 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.7 | 2.0 | 260 | 38 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 658.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.5 | 3.1 | 193 | 58 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 394.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 3.2 | 225 | 72 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.8 | 2.6 | 244 | 90 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.7 | 2.7 | 238 | 43 | 1,013.1 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 33 | 647.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.9 | 3.2 | 227 | 63 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 278.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 3.4 | 216 | 80 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.6 | 1.7 | 254 | 87 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 5.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Abya?
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 33.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 533 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 Abya today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Abya?
Local time is 15:24. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Abya?
Abya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Abya?
DEM 171 m.
Where is Abya located?
It is at 7.40691, 9.34473 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Abya in?
It is in Nigeria.