Location & Surroundings
Ashin is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 184 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zaki Biam, 22 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 280 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 115 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° 42' 10" N, 9° 39' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 184 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 278 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:10
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ashin
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ashin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,013.2 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 | 24.7 | 1.7 | 211 | 86 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.5 | 2.0 | 244 | 45 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 661.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.2 | 2.6 | 233 | 60 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 390.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 2.7 | 223 | 78 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 2.3 | 228 | 85 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.8 | 1.9 | 248 | 48 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 618.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.5 | 2.4 | 214 | 65 | 1,008.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 58 | 355.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 1.6 | 225 | 80 | 1,009.3 | 0.28 / 0.29 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.0 | 1.8 | 204 | 86 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.9 | 2.0 | 242 | 48 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 602.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 3.5 | 217 | 66 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 359.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 4.3 | 241 | 79 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.0 | 3.8 | 243 | 87 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ashin?
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 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 Ashin today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Ashin?
Local time is 15:10. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ashin?
Ashin is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ashin?
DEM 184 m.
Where is Ashin located?
It is at 7.70274, 9.65747 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ashin in?
It is in Nigeria.