Location & Surroundings

Banche is a peak in Adamawa, Nigeria, at 825 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ganye, 17 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 515 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, 86 km away.

Also known as: Banshe · Banche Hill

Overview

Banshe is mountain in Nigeria.

It is located in Adamawa State, Nigeria.

Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Adamawa State
  • Type mountain (MT)
  • an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more

Geography

  • Coordinates
    8° 31' 51" N, 12° 10' 21" E
  • Elevation DEM: 825 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 2 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

Sun & Local Time

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Alternate Names

Banshe
Banche Hill

Weather in Banche

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banche, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 36.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 593 W/m2.

Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 25.9 0.4 53 44 1,015.8 - / 0.00 96 0.0 n/a
6h 36.4 2.2 60 17 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 592.9 n/a
12h 27.9 1.1 247 26 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.00 59 317.1 n/a
18h 24.6 1.7 337 28 1,013.8 0.00 / 0.00 62 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 23.6 0.5 272 33 1,016.2 0.00 / 0.00 96 6.4 n/a
30h 34.8 2.4 36 16 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.00 93 615.5 n/a
36h 26.3 1.4 267 26 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 98 317.9 n/a
42h 23.5 1.0 217 29 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 97 0.0 n/a
Thursday 22.2 1.3 269 40 1,016.2 0.00 / 0.00 36 8.0 n/a
54h 34.3 2.6 357 15 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 683.8 n/a
60h 26.4 1.3 236 30 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 10 341.4 n/a
66h 23.2 1.2 240 42 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 22 0.0 n/a
Friday 22.0 0.8 285 43 1,016.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 7.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banche?
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 36.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 593 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 Banche today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Banche?
Local time is 18:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Banche?
Banche is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Banche?
DEM 825 m.
Where is Banche located?
It is at 8.53097, 12.17250 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banche in?
It is in Nigeria.

Links

Sources

Last updated 2016-01-30
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2347793

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