Location & Surroundings
Amatso is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 142 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 19 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 285 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 97 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° 17' 47" N, 9° 23' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 142 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 271 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:12
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Amatso
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Amatso, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 25.8 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 209 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SW (213 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 25.6 | 2.4 | 213 | 86 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 4.0 | 228 | 88 | 1,013.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 2.6 | 229 | 92 | 1,014.2 | 0.06 / 0.11 | 99 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 3.3 | 161 | 82 | 1,014.1 | 1.25 / 1.36 | 100 | 209.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.9 | 216 | 92 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 69 | 167.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 2.5 | 248 | 95 | 1,013.9 | 0.06 / 0.09 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 1.9 | 252 | 95 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.3 | 2.2 | 246 | 66 | 1,012.2 | 0.42 / 0.48 | 98 | 533.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.2 | 1.3 | 185 | 79 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 256.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 1.5 | 219 | 95 | 1,012.4 | 1.53 / 1.68 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 2.6 | 232 | 96 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.5 | 3.3 | 238 | 67 | 1,012.1 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 95 | 530.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.0 | 1.6 | 235 | 82 | 1,011.1 | 0.04 / 0.13 | 42 | 367.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Amatso?
Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 25.8 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 209 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 Amatso today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Amatso?
Local time is 01:12. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Amatso?
Amatso is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Amatso?
DEM 142 m.
Where is Amatso located?
It is at 7.29652, 9.39519 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Amatso in?
It is in Nigeria.