Location & Surroundings
Gaji is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 192 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zaki Biam, 7 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 295 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 120 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° 30' 40" N, 9° 40' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 192 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 427 p/km²
- Built-up 5.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:58
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gaji
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gaji, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 34.2 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 510 W/m2.
Temperature
34.2 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (264 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
1 %
Precip
1.89 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 | 34.2 | 1.8 | 264 | 46 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.8 | 1.8 | 258 | 63 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 408.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 3.1 | 217 | 79 | 1,011.5 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 2.3 | 221 | 88 | 1,013.4 | 0.07 / 0.17 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.9 | 2.2 | 242 | 62 | 1,011.6 | 1.72 / 1.89 | 47 | 510.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.2 | 2.7 | 192 | 76 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 74 | 365.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 1.8 | 233 | 80 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 1.7 | 242 | 87 | 1,013.8 | 0.65 / 0.65 | 98 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.2 | 2.8 | 275 | 55 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 79 | 467.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 2.1 | 256 | 76 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 398.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 2.4 | 242 | 86 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 1.8 | 226 | 89 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 5.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.1 | 2.5 | 269 | 49 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 650.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gaji?
Now 34.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 34.2 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 510 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gaji today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Gaji?
Local time is 21:58. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gaji?
Gaji is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gaji?
DEM 192 m.
Where is Gaji located?
It is at 7.51124, 9.67592 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gaji in?
It is in Nigeria.