Location & Surroundings
Gbum is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 142 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zaki Biam, 22 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 270 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 100 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° 41' 2" N, 9° 31' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 142 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 69 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:22
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gbum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gbum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (216 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,011.8 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 | 25.1 | 2.2 | 216 | 83 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 1.7 | 211 | 86 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.9 | 2.0 | 245 | 44 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 659.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.3 | 2.4 | 230 | 59 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 391.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 2.3 | 223 | 77 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 2.8 | 231 | 85 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.5 | 2.4 | 243 | 49 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 603.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.8 | 2.1 | 251 | 61 | 1,008.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 48 | 344.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.5 | 2.4 | 224 | 80 | 1,009.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 2.5 | 206 | 85 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.8 | 2.6 | 243 | 49 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 581.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.7 | 3.3 | 220 | 72 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 377.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.4 | 4.2 | 231 | 81 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gbum?
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 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 Gbum today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Gbum?
Local time is 12:22. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gbum?
Gbum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gbum?
DEM 142 m.
Where is Gbum located?
It is at 7.68398, 9.51927 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gbum in?
It is in Nigeria.