Location & Surroundings
Araghga is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 143 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 7 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 285 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 91 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° 9' 29" N, 9° 13' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 143 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 361 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:09
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Araghga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Araghga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 31.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (77 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.35 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 | 26.2 | 1.3 | 77 | 76 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 1.5 | 196 | 91 | 1,012.2 | 0.82 / 0.82 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 1.1 | 199 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 2.01 / 2.83 | 100 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.3 | 1.2 | 248 | 59 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 66 | 613.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.6 | 2.0 | 246 | 80 | 1,010.7 | 0.29 / 0.35 | 42 | 330.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 5.0 | 233 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 5.83 / 6.18 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 3.3 | 228 | 96 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 6.13 | 90 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.5 | 3.7 | 241 | 69 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 83 | 588.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.5 | 2.8 | 227 | 82 | 1,011.3 | 0.08 / 0.15 | 35 | 321.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 5.0 | 234 | 95 | 1,013.3 | 4.79 / 4.94 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 3.2 | 230 | 96 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 1.18 | 79 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.1 | 4.6 | 240 | 72 | 1,012.7 | 0.58 / 1.76 | 96 | 559.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.9 | 2.9 | 220 | 85 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 25 | 338.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Araghga?
Now 26.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 31.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Araghga today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Araghga?
Local time is 03:09. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Araghga?
Araghga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Araghga?
DEM 143 m.
Where is Araghga located?
It is at 7.15797, 9.22326 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Araghga in?
It is in Nigeria.