Location & Surroundings
Bele is a stream in Benue State, Nigeria, at 96 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 23 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 220 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 62 km away.
Also known as: River Bele
Overview
Bele is natural watercourse in Benue State, Nigeria.
It is located in Benue State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Benue State
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 15' 22" N, 8° 16' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 96 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 15 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:46
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other streams nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 27.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 248 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
2.5 m/s S (188 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 24.7 | 2.5 | 188 | 90 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 1.7 | 200 | 77 | 1,013.6 | 4.12 / 4.12 | 100 | 130.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 2.3 | 195 | 85 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 248.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 3.4 | 201 | 88 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 1.2 | 202 | 93 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.2 | 1.6 | 212 | 57 | 1,013.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 502.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 2.6 | 218 | 81 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 230.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 2.4 | 209 | 89 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.8 | 2.2 | 198 | 91 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.3 | 2.3 | 185 | 53 | 1,012.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 61 | 528.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.9 | 2.8 | 195 | 75 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 365.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 2.5 | 207 | 89 | 1,014.2 | 0.71 / 0.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.3 | 2.0 | 189 | 96 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 4.0 | 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 Bele?
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 27.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 248 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 Bele today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Bele?
Local time is 16:46. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bele?
Bele is a stream.
What is the elevation of Bele?
DEM 96 m.
Where is Bele located?
It is at 7.25619, 8.27717 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bele in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry