Location & Surroundings
Awusu is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 171 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 225 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 42 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° 19' 39" N, 8° 33' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 171 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 289 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:09
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Awusu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Awusu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
2.1 m/s S (199 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 24.4 | 2.1 | 199 | 94 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.1 | 1.8 | 215 | 58 | 1,010.5 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 98 | 625.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.1 | 2.8 | 190 | 80 | 1,010.6 | 0.08 / 0.17 | 100 | 348.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 3.0 | 213 | 89 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 1.8 | 232 | 93 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.9 | 1.1 | 244 | 55 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 662.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 1.6 | 202 | 73 | 1,010.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 67 | 345.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 2.2 | 222 | 89 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.3 | 1.9 | 207 | 92 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.6 | 2.3 | 217 | 55 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 685.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 2.4 | 200 | 70 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 426.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 2.9 | 216 | 82 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.2 | 3.6 | 209 | 94 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 5.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Awusu?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 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 Awusu today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Awusu?
Local time is 14:09. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Awusu?
Awusu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Awusu?
DEM 171 m.
Where is Awusu located?
It is at 7.32740, 8.55380 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Awusu in?
It is in Nigeria.