Location & Surroundings
Benue is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 200 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lafia, 19 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 140 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 69 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
8° 19' 16" N, 8° 31' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 200 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:09
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Benue
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benue, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 33.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 624 W/m2.
Temperature
33.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (47 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 33.6 | 0.8 | 47 | 51 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 1.9 | 188 | 63 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 395.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 1.3 | 265 | 83 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 1.0 | 229 | 88 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.2 | 1.3 | 226 | 54 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 623.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.0 | 2.1 | 213 | 74 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 393.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 1.9 | 247 | 85 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 1.6 | 239 | 88 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.6 | 1.3 | 246 | 56 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 585.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.8 | 2.0 | 223 | 72 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 329.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 1.8 | 237 | 85 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 1.3 | 239 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 4.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.3 | 1.9 | 240 | 56 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 587.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benue?
Now 33.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 33.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 624 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 Benue today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Benue?
Local time is 00:09. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Benue?
Benue is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benue?
DEM 200 m.
Where is Benue located?
It is at 8.32113, 8.51910 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benue in?
It is in Nigeria.