Location & Surroundings
Dem is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 175 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 22 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 290 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 96 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° 1' 34" N, 9° 8' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 175 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 100 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:56
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dem
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dem, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 601 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
3.4 m/s SW (213 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 24.7 | 3.4 | 213 | 86 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 3.4 | 234 | 94 | 1,014.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 1.6 | 255 | 94 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.9 | 0.2 | 80 | 49 | 1,012.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 31 | 601.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.8 | 0.5 | 116 | 54 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 409.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 2.9 | 218 | 73 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 3.7 | 229 | 89 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.4 | 2.6 | 252 | 49 | 1,013.3 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 42 | 663.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.4 | 3.8 | 207 | 69 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 272.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 4.1 | 227 | 86 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 3.5 | 225 | 92 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.6 | 2.9 | 250 | 48 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 669.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.7 | 3.5 | 226 | 67 | 1,013.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 33 | 307.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dem?
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 601 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 Dem today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Dem?
Local time is 03:56. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dem?
Dem is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dem?
DEM 175 m.
Where is Dem located?
It is at 7.02607, 9.14720 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dem in?
It is in Nigeria.