Location & Surroundings
Gwache is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 161 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 31 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 225 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 34 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° 36' 17" N, 8° 54' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 161 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 264 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:32
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gwache
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwache, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 W/m2.
Temperature
28.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s S (186 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
23 %
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 | 28.2 | 1.9 | 186 | 61 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 1.9 | 233 | 76 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 2.1 | 214 | 88 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.0 | 1.9 | 243 | 53 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 657.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.9 | 2.4 | 213 | 63 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 402.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 2.1 | 222 | 85 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 2.8 | 223 | 88 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.6 | 3.5 | 228 | 60 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 522.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwache?
Now 28.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 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 Gwache today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Gwache?
Local time is 01:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gwache?
Gwache is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gwache?
DEM 161 m.
Where is Gwache located?
It is at 7.60462, 8.90465 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwache in?
It is in Nigeria.