Location & Surroundings
Gbender is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 144 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wukari, 22 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 295 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 150 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° 57' 49" N, 9° 57' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 144 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:11
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gbender
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gbender, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 36.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 640 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (209 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 25.3 | 1.6 | 209 | 88 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.5 | 1.3 | 255 | 38 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 639.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.0 | 2.0 | 200 | 54 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 339.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.7 | 3.3 | 229 | 75 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 3.7 | 247 | 85 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.1 | 3.8 | 269 | 49 | 1,008.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 77 | 548.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 3.7 | 229 | 70 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 357.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 2.2 | 259 | 84 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.3 | 1.6 | 247 | 89 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.8 | 2.1 | 261 | 41 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 612.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.5 | 2.1 | 200 | 52 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 349.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 2.1 | 224 | 76 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.8 | 1.7 | 231 | 80 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 5.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gbender?
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 36.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 640 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 Gbender today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Gbender?
Local time is 14:11. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gbender?
Gbender is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gbender?
DEM 144 m.
Where is Gbender located?
It is at 7.96361, 9.95830 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gbender in?
It is in Nigeria.