Location & Surroundings
Gaba is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 127 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Riti, 27 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 255 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 90 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° 45' 32" N, 9° 25' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 127 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 398 p/km²
- Built-up 6.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:15
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 33.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 W/m2.
Temperature
30.2 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NE (34 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 30.2 | 0.6 | 34 | 66 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 3.4 | 164 | 82 | 1,011.3 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 87 | 180.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 3.0 | 246 | 88 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 1.4 | 243 | 87 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 80 | 3.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.3 | 1.7 | 266 | 47 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 629.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.8 | 2.4 | 196 | 62 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 377.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 2.2 | 226 | 75 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 2.0 | 214 | 84 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 5.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.5 | 2.4 | 237 | 48 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 616.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.6 | 2.7 | 218 | 68 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 360.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 2.5 | 230 | 85 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 2.4 | 215 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 5.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.6 | 3.3 | 237 | 49 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 644.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gaba?
Now 30.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 33.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 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 Gaba today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Gaba?
Local time is 01:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gaba?
Gaba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gaba?
DEM 127 m.
Where is Gaba located?
It is at 7.75877, 9.42948 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gaba in?
It is in Nigeria.