Location & Surroundings
Gesa is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 382 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Obudu, 40 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 355 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bamenda, 91 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
6° 35' 16" N, 9° 31' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 382 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 253 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:56
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gesa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gesa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 25.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 168 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 22.2 | 1.3 | 189 | 96 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 1.2 | 179 | 96 | 1,012.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 0.5 | 179 | 85 | 1,012.5 | 0.86 / 0.91 | 100 | 168.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 0.4 | 222 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 1.85 / 2.75 | 83 | 103.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 0.8 | 120 | 94 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 1.2 | 173 | 93 | 1,014.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 86 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.7 | 1.5 | 6 | 58 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 71 | 652.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 0.5 | 268 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 4.13 / 4.17 | 100 | 424.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.8 | 1.8 | 170 | 90 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 2.77 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 0.7 | 199 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.1 | 1.3 | 301 | 63 | 1,011.3 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 43 | 610.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 0.6 | 267 | 91 | 1,012.7 | 6.42 / 6.66 | 100 | 389.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.7 | 1.8 | 188 | 95 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.86 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gesa?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 25.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 168 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 Gesa today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Gesa?
Local time is 11:56. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gesa?
Gesa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gesa?
DEM 382 m.
Where is Gesa located?
It is at 6.58791, 9.51716 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gesa in?
It is in Nigeria.