Location & Surroundings
Benga is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 130 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 13 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 290 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 98 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° 15' 5" N, 9° 22' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 130 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 37 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:55
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Benga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 296 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
2.8 m/s SW (225 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 23.4 | 2.8 | 225 | 93 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 3.0 | 162 | 75 | 1,013.6 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 96 | 295.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 1.9 | 223 | 87 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 251.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 2.0 | 236 | 95 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 2.0 | 219 | 95 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.0 | 1.7 | 260 | 62 | 1,012.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 78 | 558.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 0.7 | 138 | 77 | 1,010.4 | 0.06 / 0.09 | 55 | 342.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 2.4 | 242 | 92 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.3 | 2.3 | 222 | 95 | 1,013.5 | 3.63 / 3.63 | 90 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.7 | 2.8 | 229 | 63 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 492.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 2.1 | 232 | 86 | 1,010.7 | 1.12 / 1.12 | 49 | 378.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 4.6 | 238 | 93 | 1,012.3 | 0.36 / 1.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.0 | 4.0 | 235 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 5.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benga?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 296 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 Benga today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Benga?
Local time is 14:55. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Benga?
Benga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benga?
DEM 130 m.
Where is Benga located?
It is at 7.25140, 9.37373 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benga in?
It is in Nigeria.