Location & Surroundings
Avel is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 196 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 6 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 250 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 54 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° 22' 13" N, 8° 58' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 196 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 338 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:33
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Avel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Avel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 32.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 25.4 | 2.3 | 224 | 76 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 2.1 | 226 | 88 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 5.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.8 | 1.5 | 250 | 53 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 680.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.5 | 1.9 | 233 | 59 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 413.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 3.1 | 227 | 83 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 4.0 | 230 | 87 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.7 | 4.2 | 217 | 59 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 636.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 4.2 | 221 | 79 | 1,011.1 | 1.02 / 1.02 | 42 | 249.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.2 | 4.3 | 221 | 91 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 2.5 | 229 | 91 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.9 | 3.3 | 238 | 56 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 653.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.2 | 3.7 | 213 | 75 | 1,010.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 73 | 340.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.8 | 4.7 | 220 | 85 | 1,011.8 | 0.01 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Avel?
Now 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 32.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 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 Avel today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Avel?
Local time is 11:33. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Avel?
Avel is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Avel?
DEM 196 m.
Where is Avel located?
It is at 7.37033, 8.97469 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Avel in?
It is in Nigeria.