Location & Surroundings
Benge is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 315 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Goronyo, 21 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 515 km to the south. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 88 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
13° 23' 30" N, 5° 51' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 315 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 336 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:55
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Benge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 37.3 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.
Temperature
27.0 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 27.0 | 2.1 | 108 | 21 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 3.0 | 74 | 21 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.3 | 4.2 | 97 | 11 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 615.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.4 | 3.5 | 78 | 15 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 415.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.5 | 2.8 | 77 | 19 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 3.9 | 89 | 22 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.5 | 4.9 | 94 | 10 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 610.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.9 | 3.2 | 67 | 14 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 415.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.9 | 3.1 | 76 | 16 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 3.3 | 92 | 21 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.5 | 3.6 | 77 | 10 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 613.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.0 | 3.1 | 58 | 13 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 412.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.8 | 3.0 | 54 | 15 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benge?
Now 27.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 37.3 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 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 06:28 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Benge?
Local time is 12:55. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Benge?
Benge is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benge?
DEM 315 m.
Where is Benge located?
It is at 13.39163, 5.85843 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benge in?
It is in Nigeria.