Location & Surroundings
Bende is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 125 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makurdi, 17 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 185 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 15 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° 50' 28" N, 8° 37' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 125 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:58
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 37.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (234 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 26.0 | 1.6 | 234 | 70 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 2.1 | 209 | 81 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.0 | 0.9 | 229 | 37 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 633.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.7 | 1.5 | 202 | 46 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 387.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 2.4 | 230 | 66 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 1.8 | 224 | 85 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.6 | 2.0 | 258 | 42 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 623.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.8 | 1.9 | 240 | 49 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 379.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.0 | 3.2 | 220 | 70 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 2.3 | 226 | 82 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.6 | 1.9 | 241 | 48 | 1,012.4 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 95 | 499.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.9 | 3.2 | 190 | 58 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 331.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.7 | 3.6 | 218 | 77 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bende?
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 37.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 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 Bende today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Bende?
Local time is 09:58. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bende?
Bende is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bende?
DEM 125 m.
Where is Bende located?
It is at 7.84114, 8.63190 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bende in?
It is in Nigeria.