Location & Surroundings
Amawar is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 177 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 260 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 68 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° 16' 0" N, 9° 2' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 177 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 247 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:47
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Amawar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Amawar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 27.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 357 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (193 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 22.3 | 1.3 | 193 | 96 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.9 | 2.1 | 191 | 71 | 1,013.2 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 77 | 357.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 1.3 | 144 | 84 | 1,012.4 | 0.17 / 0.40 | 54 | 332.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 1.8 | 208 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 0.05 / 0.45 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 3.4 | 216 | 95 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.5 | 3.9 | 237 | 66 | 1,011.9 | 0.37 / 0.38 | 51 | 586.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 2.9 | 220 | 83 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 27 | 328.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 4.1 | 227 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 0.69 / 0.88 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.0 | 2.8 | 214 | 94 | 1,014.5 | 1.52 / 2.40 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 2.7 | 232 | 84 | 1,013.9 | 7.68 / 10.08 | 100 | 152.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 2.0 | 177 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 2.32 | 100 | 83.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 2.0 | 246 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.0 | 2.2 | 205 | 95 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 5.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Amawar?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 27.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 357 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 Amawar today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Amawar?
Local time is 17:47. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Amawar?
Amawar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Amawar?
DEM 177 m.
Where is Amawar located?
It is at 7.26659, 9.04519 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Amawar in?
It is in Nigeria.