Location & Surroundings
Gwataa is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 133 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Igbor, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 230 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 39 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° 21' 38" N, 8° 42' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 133 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 62 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:17
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gwataa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwataa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,012.5 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 | 24.6 | 2.6 | 217 | 87 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 1.4 | 190 | 88 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.0 | 2.3 | 234 | 51 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 620.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.4 | 2.7 | 206 | 68 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 413.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 2.2 | 203 | 82 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 3.0 | 226 | 86 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.2 | 2.7 | 230 | 53 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 583.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.2 | 2.8 | 185 | 73 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 410.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.4 | 2.7 | 194 | 85 | 1,011.5 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 3.1 | 221 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.3 | 3.1 | 237 | 53 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 631.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.0 | 2.3 | 202 | 64 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 395.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.4 | 2.6 | 201 | 86 | 1,010.8 | 1.10 / 1.10 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwataa?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 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 Gwataa today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Gwataa?
Local time is 12:17. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gwataa?
Gwataa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gwataa?
DEM 133 m.
Where is Gwataa located?
It is at 7.36054, 8.70192 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwataa in?
It is in Nigeria.