Location & Surroundings
Batul is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 158 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 235 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 53 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° 13' 47" N, 8° 34' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 158 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 465 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:47
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Batul
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Batul, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 29.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 3.4 mm. Solar peaks near 488 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (214 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
3.36 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 | 23.2 | 2.1 | 214 | 93 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 1.8 | 222 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.8 | 1.7 | 224 | 67 | 1,011.5 | 0.14 / 0.59 | 100 | 487.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 1.3 | 173 | 81 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 33 | 318.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 2.2 | 185 | 97 | 1,012.2 | 3.36 / 3.36 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 2.3 | 197 | 97 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 1.69 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.9 | 2.8 | 240 | 73 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 95 | 444.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 2.5 | 221 | 93 | 1,010.4 | 1.11 / 1.54 | 89 | 333.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.5 | 3.2 | 201 | 96 | 1,011.8 | 0.91 / 2.45 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 3.3 | 13 | 98 | 1,012.4 | 18.52 / 20.97 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 2.0 | 223 | 86 | 1,011.3 | 4.41 / 25.38 | 100 | 170.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 1.8 | 182 | 89 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 99 | 154.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.8 | 1.8 | 200 | 95 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Batul?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 29.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 3.4 mm. Solar peaks near 488 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Batul today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Batul?
Local time is 11:47. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Batul?
Batul is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Batul?
DEM 158 m.
Where is Batul located?
It is at 7.22984, 8.58170 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Batul in?
It is in Nigeria.