Location & Surroundings
Atule is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 136 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makurdi, 42 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 180 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 39 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
8° 1' 18" N, 8° 45' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 136 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:58
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Atule
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Atule, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 36.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Temperature
36.8 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SW (236 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,009.0 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 | 36.8 | 0.6 | 236 | 34 | 1,009.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.4 | 0.8 | 187 | 43 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 394.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 1.0 | 227 | 61 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 2.3 | 213 | 79 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.1 | 1.5 | 243 | 38 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 636.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.9 | 1.5 | 242 | 45 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 386.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 2.7 | 221 | 72 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 1.6 | 241 | 86 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 35.8 | 1.7 | 248 | 41 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 623.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.1 | 2.0 | 232 | 46 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 361.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.2 | 2.9 | 230 | 72 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 2.2 | 229 | 84 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 36.3 | 1.3 | 263 | 38 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 606.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Atule?
Now 36.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 36.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 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 Atule today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Atule?
Local time is 20:58. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Atule?
Atule is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Atule?
DEM 136 m.
Where is Atule located?
It is at 8.02168, 8.76516 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Atule in?
It is in Nigeria.