Location & Surroundings
Banji is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 94 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zungeru, 29 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 190 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Minna Airport, 63 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
9° 43' 58" N, 5° 53' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 94 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 233 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:53
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Banji
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banji, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 31.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 413 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.53 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 | 23.9 | 1.3 | 189 | 94 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 1.0 | 159 | 97 | 1,014.3 | 3.86 / 3.86 | 97 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.2 | 0.9 | 217 | 63 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 44 | 413.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 2.0 | 191 | 81 | 1,010.1 | 0.12 / 0.15 | 100 | 372.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 0.9 | 166 | 92 | 1,012.2 | 1.38 / 1.53 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 1.0 | 236 | 93 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.4 | 1.4 | 163 | 58 | 1,011.5 | 0.03 / 0.13 | 70 | 566.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 0.4 | 148 | 79 | 1,010.3 | 0.68 / 0.81 | 67 | 293.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.5 | 1.5 | 176 | 94 | 1,012.1 | 1.03 / 1.84 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 1.3 | 207 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 99 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.8 | 2.3 | 182 | 58 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 602.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 2.8 | 194 | 86 | 1,011.8 | 0.77 / 0.77 | 65 | 461.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.2 | 1.6 | 236 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 0.82 / 1.59 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banji?
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 31.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 413 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Banji today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Banji?
Local time is 10:53. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Banji?
Banji is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Banji?
DEM 94 m.
Where is Banji located?
It is at 9.73283, 5.89456 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banji in?
It is in Nigeria.