Location & Surroundings
Asha is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 145 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 18 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 245 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 58 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° 30' 54" N, 9° 6' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 145 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 172 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:55
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Asha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Asha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 32.7 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 W/m2.
Temperature
32.7 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (286 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 32.7 | 1.3 | 286 | 51 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.5 | 1.6 | 207 | 58 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 410.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 2.2 | 226 | 73 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 2.7 | 221 | 88 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 5.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.7 | 2.5 | 242 | 54 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 659.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.0 | 3.0 | 213 | 71 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 400.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 2.2 | 215 | 81 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 3.0 | 224 | 88 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 31.5 | 4.4 | 216 | 60 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 582.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 4.4 | 210 | 80 | 1,010.9 | 0.93 / 0.93 | 66 | 289.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 4.0 | 233 | 86 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 2.3 | 215 | 89 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.4 | 3.6 | 243 | 57 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 595.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Asha?
Now 32.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 32.7 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 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 Asha today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Asha?
Local time is 00:55. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Asha?
Asha is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Asha?
DEM 145 m.
Where is Asha located?
It is at 7.51488, 9.10809 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Asha in?
It is in Nigeria.