Location & Surroundings
Banya is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 175 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 29 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 225 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 34 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° 34' 47" N, 8° 53' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 175 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,495 p/km²
- Built-up 10.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:29
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Banya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 33.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 572 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (247 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,012.3 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 | 23.7 | 1.8 | 247 | 91 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 269 | 88 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.1 | 0.6 | 268 | 49 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 572.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.0 | 2.3 | 183 | 63 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 404.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 2.0 | 239 | 72 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 2.7 | 221 | 89 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.2 | 2.5 | 232 | 56 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 575.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 3.2 | 197 | 77 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 346.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.6 | 2.4 | 217 | 83 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 2.1 | 230 | 88 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 3.8 | 216 | 70 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 324.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 3.9 | 221 | 81 | 1,011.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 9 | 301.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.5 | 2.8 | 227 | 85 | 1,012.1 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banya?
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 33.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 572 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 Banya today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Banya?
Local time is 09:29. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Banya?
Banya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Banya?
DEM 175 m.
Where is Banya located?
It is at 7.57986, 8.89353 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banya in?
It is in Nigeria.