Location & Surroundings
Engil is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 206 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 6 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 250 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 55 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° 22' 37" N, 8° 59' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 206 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 275 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:32
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Engil
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Engil, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 29.1 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 568 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.24 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 | 25.0 | 1.0 | 93 | 89 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 1.3 | 203 | 92 | 1,013.4 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 3.3 | 221 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 3.6 | 234 | 68 | 1,012.2 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 79 | 568.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 2.3 | 235 | 82 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 13 | 331.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 2.4 | 227 | 91 | 1,012.9 | 0.32 / 0.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 3.3 | 218 | 97 | 1,014.3 | 3.62 / 4.18 | 90 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 1.5 | 217 | 94 | 1,013.8 | 9.76 / 13.95 | 100 | 79.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.7 | 1.6 | 169 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.92 | 100 | 57.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 1.4 | 239 | 97 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 1.7 | 187 | 96 | 1,014.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.9 | 3.0 | 226 | 68 | 1,012.2 | 0.06 / 0.09 | 80 | 396.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.5 | 2.6 | 255 | 84 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 15 | 309.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Engil?
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 29.1 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 568 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 Engil today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Engil?
Local time is 04:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Engil?
Engil is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Engil?
DEM 206 m.
Where is Engil located?
It is at 7.37706, 8.98396 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Engil in?
It is in Nigeria.