Location & Surroundings
Engel is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 159 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 245 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 53 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° 24' 20" N, 8° 59' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 159 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 374 p/km²
- Built-up 6.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:00
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Engel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Engel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 33.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 W/m2.
Temperature
33.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (282 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 1.1 | 282 | 48 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.3 | 1.0 | 267 | 51 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 412.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 2.7 | 238 | 80 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 3.4 | 228 | 83 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.5 | 3.9 | 215 | 55 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 637.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.7 | 4.8 | 218 | 72 | 1,010.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 41 | 288.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 4.6 | 220 | 86 | 1,012.2 | 0.16 / 0.17 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 3.3 | 225 | 93 | 1,014.2 | 0.20 / 0.37 | 57 | 5.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.4 | 3.4 | 241 | 53 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 658.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 3.4 | 210 | 74 | 1,010.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 2 | 374.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 3.6 | 220 | 82 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 3.4 | 218 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 5.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.5 | 3.1 | 234 | 54 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 598.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Engel?
Now 33.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 33.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 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 Engel today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Engel?
Local time is 20:00. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Engel?
Engel is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Engel?
DEM 159 m.
Where is Engel located?
It is at 7.40566, 8.99340 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Engel in?
It is in Nigeria.