Location & Surroundings
Ato is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 198 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gakem, 31 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 280 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 84 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° 2' 41" N, 8° 59' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 198 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 327 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:20
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ato
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ato, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 32.3 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 693 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
3.1 m/s SW (234 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
25 %
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 | 24.1 | 3.1 | 234 | 90 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.3 | 1.9 | 240 | 53 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 692.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.1 | 2.6 | 231 | 57 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 422.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 4.6 | 222 | 80 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 5.1 | 229 | 88 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.4 | 5.3 | 224 | 64 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 467.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 4.1 | 222 | 76 | 1,011.5 | 0.67 / 0.67 | 98 | 363.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 5.8 | 219 | 89 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.2 | 4.9 | 224 | 92 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.6 | 4.8 | 238 | 61 | 1,011.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 60 | 553.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.9 | 3.9 | 219 | 78 | 1,011.4 | 0.73 / 0.79 | 5 | 278.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 5.2 | 223 | 89 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.9 | 4.4 | 220 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 5.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ato?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 32.3 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 693 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 Ato today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Ato?
Local time is 14:20. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ato?
Ato is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ato?
DEM 198 m.
Where is Ato located?
It is at 7.04480, 8.99443 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ato in?
It is in Nigeria.