Location & Surroundings
Ahen is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 162 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 16 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 280 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 86 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° 8' 6" N, 9° 8' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 162 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 445 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:57
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ahen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ahen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 635 W/m2.
Temperature
32.0 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SW (237 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 32.0 | 2.0 | 237 | 55 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.3 | 3.2 | 212 | 76 | 1,011.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 99 | 309.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 3.2 | 216 | 83 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 2.8 | 222 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 5.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.1 | 1.8 | 244 | 55 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 635.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.6 | 0.7 | 20 | 61 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 383.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 1.5 | 182 | 74 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 2.4 | 214 | 87 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 6.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.3 | 2.4 | 235 | 50 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 701.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.9 | 2.8 | 230 | 62 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 428.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 3.1 | 219 | 79 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 3.9 | 228 | 91 | 1,011.9 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 35 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.7 | 3.7 | 228 | 59 | 1,010.2 | 0.05 / 0.13 | 52 | 617.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ahen?
Now 32.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 635 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 Ahen today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Ahen?
Local time is 20:57. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ahen?
Ahen is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ahen?
DEM 162 m.
Where is Ahen located?
It is at 7.13501, 9.14531 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ahen in?
It is in Nigeria.