Location & Surroundings
Amasa is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 228 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buga, 25 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is 91 km to the north. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 84 km away.
Also known as: Ainasa
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
8° 15' 20" N, 7° 20' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 228 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 107 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:28
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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Ainasa
Weather in Amasa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Amasa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 27.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 336 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
1.7 m/s S (172 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
74 %
Precip
0.10 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 | 27.3 | 1.7 | 172 | 80 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 1.9 | 187 | 94 | 1,012.0 | 3.54 / 3.54 | 95 | 336.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 0.1 | 167 | 99 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.99 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 0.6 | 121 | 98 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 0.5 | 269 | 85 | 1,013.6 | 0.04 / 0.10 | 80 | 192.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 1.2 | 212 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 0.01 / 0.11 | 72 | 260.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 0.9 | 144 | 95 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 0.6 | 178 | 97 | 1,015.6 | 1.65 / 1.74 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.5 | 1.1 | 271 | 81 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 61 | 183.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 1.3 | 303 | 89 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 78 | 221.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 1.2 | 263 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 0.8 | 252 | 94 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.5 | 0.9 | 234 | 66 | 1,012.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 49 | 425.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Amasa?
Now 27.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 27.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 336 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Amasa today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Amasa?
Local time is 23:28. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Amasa?
Amasa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Amasa?
DEM 228 m.
Where is Amasa located?
It is at 8.25568, 7.34559 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Amasa in?
It is in Nigeria.