Location & Surroundings
Benu is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 275 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lapai, 16 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is 88 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 63 km away.
Also known as: Tungan Benu
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
9° 6' 45" N, 6° 41' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 275 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:01
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Benu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 4.4 mm. Solar peaks near 486 W/m2.
Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (165 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
4.35 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 | 26.2 | 1.0 | 165 | 84 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 187 | 94 | 1,014.5 | 3.71 / 3.71 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 1.5 | 220 | 97 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 95 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.0 | 2.3 | 227 | 71 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 80 | 486.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 0.7 | 173 | 87 | 1,011.9 | 4.05 / 4.35 | 76 | 360.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 1.1 | 190 | 97 | 1,012.8 | 3.31 / 7.66 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 1.2 | 23 | 98 | 1,014.3 | 3.61 / 11.28 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 2.5 | 224 | 82 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 10.00 | 100 | 234.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.8 | 1.0 | 297 | 92 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 88 | 218.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.2 | 1.6 | 200 | 92 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 0.9 | 229 | 95 | 1,013.9 | 0.66 / 0.66 | 99 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.5 | 2.3 | 231 | 70 | 1,012.0 | 0.11 / 0.77 | 74 | 520.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.9 | 0.7 | 1 | 86 | 1,010.9 | 4.19 / 4.96 | 99 | 364.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benu?
Now 26.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 4.4 mm. Solar peaks near 486 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Benu today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Benu?
Local time is 06:01. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Benu?
Benu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benu?
DEM 275 m.
Where is Benu located?
It is at 9.11242, 6.69892 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benu in?
It is in Nigeria.