Location & Surroundings
Guma is a second-order administrative division in Benue State, Nigeria, at 149 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makurdi, 37 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 185 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 34 km away.
Also known as: グマ · Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Guma
Overview
Guma is local government area in Nigeria.
It is located in Benue State, Nigeria.
Established in 1989-05-00.
The population is about 194,164 (2006).
Also known as: Guma, Nigeria
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Benue State
- Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
- a subdivision of a first-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 58' 0" N, 8° 46' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 149 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 244 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:05
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Places in Guma
- Abata
- Abinsi
- Acheche
- Achuwa
- Ada
- Adago
- Adamawa
- Adaye
- Adem
- Adugh
- Adzege
- Aga
- Agaku
- Agana
- Agasha
- Agber
- Agena
- Agena
- Agu
- Agur
- Agyo
- Aho
- Aiim
- Akaa
- Akaabo
- Akahana
- Akajima
- Akauer
- Akombo
- Akpu
- Akudu
- Akumba
- Akure
- Akure
- Akurungu
- Amgbaye
- Ande
- Ande
- Ande
- Andekyo
- Angbunka
- Angula
- Anike
- Ankegh
- Anum
- Anyagwa
- Anyagwe
- Anyior
- Anzum
- Aonbuga
Water in Guma
Alternate Names
ja
グマ
yo
Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Guma
Weather in Guma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Guma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 641 W/m2.
Temperature
34.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (327 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 34.7 | 1.0 | 327 | 42 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.8 | 2.5 | 176 | 58 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 402.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 1.8 | 247 | 71 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 2.1 | 210 | 86 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 4.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.6 | 1.9 | 238 | 50 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 641.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.1 | 2.3 | 205 | 64 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 396.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 1.8 | 258 | 84 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 2.1 | 211 | 86 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 3.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.6 | 2.8 | 223 | 56 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 560.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 3.8 | 209 | 77 | 1,010.6 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 41 | 304.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 2.9 | 233 | 88 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 1.7 | 239 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.0 | 3.0 | 233 | 60 | 1,011.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 509.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Guma?
Now 34.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 641 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 Guma today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Guma?
Local time is 00:05. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Guma?
Guma is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Guma?
DEM 149 m.
Where is Guma located?
It is at 7.96667, 8.76667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Guma in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)