Location & Surroundings
Amar is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 169 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 15 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 295 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 105 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° 2' 10" N, 9° 15' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 169 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 220 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:36
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Amar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Amar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 707 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (203 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
48 %
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 | 25.3 | 1.0 | 203 | 80 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.6 | 0.1 | 333 | 44 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 707.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.9 | 1.2 | 192 | 58 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 430.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 1.8 | 209 | 75 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 1.4 | 207 | 83 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.6 | 2.1 | 256 | 51 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 699.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 2.6 | 220 | 74 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 387.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 3.6 | 227 | 83 | 1,011.3 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.6 | 3.2 | 228 | 89 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 99 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.0 | 3.6 | 243 | 64 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 39 | 476.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 2.4 | 214 | 82 | 1,011.6 | 2.49 / 2.54 | 26 | 370.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 1.7 | 208 | 84 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.3 | 1.7 | 231 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 80 | 3.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Amar?
Now 25.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 707 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 Amar today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Amar?
Local time is 17:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Amar?
Amar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Amar?
DEM 169 m.
Where is Amar located?
It is at 7.03616, 9.26338 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Amar in?
It is in Nigeria.