Location & Surroundings
Asa is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 150 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ochobo, 19 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 225 km to the north. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 79 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' 27" N, 8° 9' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 150 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,172 p/km²
- Built-up 6.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:00
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Asa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Asa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 33.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (210 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 24.9 | 1.6 | 210 | 91 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 1.3 | 202 | 92 | 1,013.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 88 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.2 | 0.8 | 156 | 57 | 1,011.1 | 0.02 / 0.07 | 59 | 637.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 2.0 | 204 | 79 | 1,010.0 | 0.17 / 0.25 | 51 | 409.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 2.2 | 202 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 1.9 | 195 | 94 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.7 | 1.8 | 215 | 65 | 1,011.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 93 | 506.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 2.4 | 211 | 86 | 1,011.1 | 0.56 / 0.62 | 100 | 261.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.1 | 2.7 | 197 | 95 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 1.4 | 215 | 95 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.2 | 1.9 | 216 | 63 | 1,011.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 79 | 537.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 1.7 | 206 | 86 | 1,011.0 | 0.32 / 0.33 | 100 | 344.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.0 | 1.7 | 214 | 92 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Asa?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 33.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 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 Asa today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Asa?
Local time is 09:00. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Asa?
Asa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Asa?
DEM 150 m.
Where is Asa located?
It is at 7.15755, 8.14999 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Asa in?
It is in Nigeria.