Location & Surroundings
Gbelem is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 188 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Riti, 42 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 71 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° 48' 35" N, 9° 15' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 188 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,768 p/km²
- Built-up 11.9%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:13
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gbelem
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gbelem, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 36.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 W/m2.
Temperature
30.1 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (228 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,010.9 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 | 30.1 | 1.7 | 228 | 50 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 1.9 | 227 | 76 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 2.3 | 234 | 85 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.0 | 1.8 | 247 | 40 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 636.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.0 | 1.5 | 232 | 46 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 381.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.1 | 3.0 | 225 | 75 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 2.5 | 232 | 81 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.6 | 1.0 | 306 | 40 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 554.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.7 | 3.1 | 184 | 57 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 315.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 3.0 | 233 | 78 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 2.8 | 205 | 86 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.9 | 1.6 | 236 | 41 | 1,012.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 85 | 549.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.6 | 3.9 | 209 | 66 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 306.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gbelem?
Now 30.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 36.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 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 Gbelem today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Gbelem?
Local time is 04:13. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gbelem?
Gbelem is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gbelem?
DEM 188 m.
Where is Gbelem located?
It is at 7.80973, 9.25168 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gbelem in?
It is in Nigeria.