Location & Surroundings
Gom is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 123 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ugbokpo, 28 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 175 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 53 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° 37' 17" N, 8° 8' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 123 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 71 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:03
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gom
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gom, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 34.9 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 613 W/m2.
Temperature
34.9 C
Wind
0.6 m/s S (202 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 34.9 | 0.6 | 202 | 47 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 3.5 | 189 | 73 | 1,011.4 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 100 | 389.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 3.2 | 199 | 87 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 1.4 | 156 | 90 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.6 | 1.4 | 230 | 50 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 613.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.9 | 1.4 | 274 | 71 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 394.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 2.0 | 207 | 86 | 1,011.5 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 1.9 | 212 | 92 | 1,013.5 | 0.21 / 0.44 | 80 | 4.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.5 | 1.7 | 246 | 52 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 537.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 1.0 | 275 | 67 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 402.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 2.7 | 199 | 85 | 1,011.1 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 2.7 | 208 | 91 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 64 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.8 | 2.0 | 230 | 51 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 625.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gom?
Now 34.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 34.9 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 613 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 Gom today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Gom?
Local time is 23:03. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gom?
Gom is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gom?
DEM 123 m.
Where is Gom located?
It is at 7.62151, 8.13689 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gom in?
It is in Nigeria.