Location & Surroundings
Dunhens is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 249 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwolla, 14 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 210 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon 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
8° 56' 2" N, 9° 24' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 249 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 124 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:29
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dunhens
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dunhens, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 37.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Temperature
36.3 C
Wind
2.5 m/s S (171 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 36.3 | 2.5 | 171 | 34 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.4 | 1.7 | 293 | 48 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 360.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 1.6 | 333 | 59 | 1,008.8 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 0.6 | 67 | 61 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.9 | 3.2 | 121 | 20 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 650.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.8 | 1.0 | 262 | 38 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 384.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 2.4 | 248 | 66 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 1.8 | 234 | 83 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.2 | 3.1 | 195 | 40 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 556.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.0 | 2.1 | 251 | 72 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 348.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 1.9 | 260 | 88 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 0.7 | 294 | 72 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 36.0 | 2.4 | 204 | 29 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 623.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dunhens?
Now 36.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 37.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 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 Dunhens today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Dunhens?
Local time is 23:29. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dunhens?
Dunhens is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dunhens?
DEM 249 m.
Where is Dunhens located?
It is at 8.93392, 9.41629 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dunhens in?
It is in Nigeria.