Location & Surroundings
Dzar is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 130 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 21 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 285 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° 18' 35" N, 9° 24' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 130 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 170 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:47
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dzar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dzar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 35.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 W/m2.
Temperature
28.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (49 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 28.2 | 1.2 | 49 | 33 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 1.5 | 155 | 40 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 1.5 | 77 | 51 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.8 | 2.8 | 40 | 18 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 686.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.6 | 1.0 | 90 | 31 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 415.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 1.6 | 197 | 49 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 1.4 | 211 | 73 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.4 | 1.0 | 12 | 27 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 674.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.6 | 0.5 | 354 | 27 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 411.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 2.2 | 218 | 64 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 2.3 | 225 | 82 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.0 | 2.0 | 264 | 37 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 665.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.4 | 1.6 | 240 | 47 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 403.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dzar?
Now 28.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 35.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 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 Dzar today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Dzar?
Local time is 01:47. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dzar?
Dzar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dzar?
DEM 130 m.
Where is Dzar located?
It is at 7.30971, 9.41456 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dzar in?
It is in Nigeria.