Location & Surroundings
Dem is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 163 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 11 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 290 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 99 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° 13' 34" N, 9° 22' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 163 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 183 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:25
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 51 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 34.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 670 W/m2.
Temperature
34.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (26 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
42 %
Precip
0.21 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 | 34.1 | 0.8 | 26 | 45 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 0.6 | 53 | 57 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 407.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 2.4 | 233 | 74 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 2.7 | 235 | 89 | 1,015.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 17 | 5.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.3 | 1.7 | 245 | 40 | 1,013.0 | 0.19 / 0.21 | 19 | 669.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 2.7 | 191 | 62 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 351.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 3.8 | 236 | 78 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 2.5 | 243 | 90 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 5.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.4 | 2.1 | 242 | 44 | 1,013.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 92 | 657.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 2.4 | 231 | 60 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 300.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 2.6 | 233 | 78 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 1.7 | 238 | 88 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 5.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 34.9 | 0.9 | 318 | 41 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 669.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dem?
Now 34.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 670 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dem today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Dem?
Local time is 20:25. 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 163 m.
Where is Dem located?
It is at 7.22614, 9.37113 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dem in?
It is in Nigeria.