Location & Surroundings
Guma is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 200 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 7 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 260 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 65 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° 15' 22" N, 8° 59' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 200 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 370 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:22
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Guma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Guma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 32.3 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 W/m2.
Temperature
31.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (310 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,011.1 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 | 31.8 | 1.2 | 310 | 51 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.2 | 1.1 | 223 | 57 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 419.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 3.0 | 213 | 72 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 3.5 | 227 | 88 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 5.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.3 | 2.9 | 228 | 55 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 680.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 3.1 | 212 | 74 | 1,011.4 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 76 | 370.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 2.7 | 217 | 79 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 4.1 | 226 | 90 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 4.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.9 | 5.1 | 215 | 66 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 508.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 4.5 | 214 | 80 | 1,011.3 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 86 | 312.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 4.7 | 228 | 89 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 3.0 | 215 | 88 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.4 | 3.7 | 233 | 56 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 628.9 | 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 31.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 32.3 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 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 06:10 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Guma?
Local time is 20:22. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Guma?
Guma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Guma?
DEM 200 m.
Where is Guma located?
It is at 7.25607, 8.99863 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Guma in?
It is in Nigeria.