Location & Surroundings
Benge is a stream in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 1,490 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gembu, 23 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 510 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Koutaba Airport, about 145 km away.
Basic Data
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 42' 56" N, 11° 27' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 1490 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 26 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:57
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Benge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 28.1 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
4.0 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
19 %
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 | 28.1 | 4.0 | 92 | 35 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 0.8 | 320 | 64 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 353.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.1 | 0.6 | 336 | 62 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 1.1 | 348 | 64 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 8.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.3 | 2.1 | 33 | 41 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 662.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 2.1 | 342 | 83 | 1,012.9 | 0.74 / 0.74 | 100 | 327.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.6 | 1.5 | 309 | 88 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.3 | 1.6 | 333 | 85 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.9 | 2.8 | 358 | 45 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 688.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 2.3 | 329 | 83 | 1,012.9 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 90 | 272.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.3 | 1.4 | 315 | 87 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.7 | 2.1 | 323 | 87 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 8.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.7 | 3.1 | 360 | 45 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 691.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benge?
Now 28.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 28.1 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 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 Benge today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Benge?
Local time is 21:57. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Benge?
Benge is a stream.
What is the elevation of Benge?
DEM 1,490 m.
Where is Benge located?
It is at 6.71546, 11.46113 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benge in?
It is in Nigeria.