Location & Surroundings
Gya is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 120 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 21 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 56 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° 12' 20" N, 8° 39' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 120 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 362 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:52
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 34.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 681 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (105 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 24.1 | 1.2 | 105 | 62 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.1 | 3.4 | 44 | 22 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 681.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.5 | 0.8 | 240 | 34 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 426.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 2.0 | 220 | 47 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 1.4 | 191 | 65 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.8 | 0.2 | 130 | 35 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 673.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.9 | 1.2 | 262 | 43 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 419.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 2.5 | 225 | 65 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.7 | 2.2 | 208 | 90 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.9 | 1.5 | 243 | 43 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 662.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 1.7 | 180 | 52 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 413.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 2.3 | 214 | 71 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.0 | 1.5 | 198 | 89 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 4.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gya?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 34.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 681 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 Gya today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Gya?
Local time is 18:52. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gya?
Gya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gya?
DEM 120 m.
Where is Gya located?
It is at 7.20557, 8.65005 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gya in?
It is in Nigeria.