Location & Surroundings
Hembe is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 141 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makurdi, 9 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 195 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 7 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° 39' 56" N, 8° 34' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 141 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 95 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:16
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Hembe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hembe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
2.0 m/s S (201 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
80 %
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 | 24.7 | 2.0 | 201 | 92 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.7 | 0.7 | 208 | 46 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 660.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 2.5 | 192 | 77 | 1,010.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 366.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 2.4 | 209 | 88 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 1.6 | 226 | 91 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.1 | 1.3 | 260 | 50 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 653.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.3 | 1.2 | 264 | 70 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 382.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 1.7 | 230 | 87 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.7 | 1.6 | 202 | 91 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.6 | 2.1 | 217 | 51 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 663.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.6 | 2.2 | 203 | 64 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 409.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 2.6 | 209 | 81 | 1,010.3 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.5 | 2.6 | 214 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 49 | 4.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hembe?
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 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 Hembe today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Hembe?
Local time is 17:16. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Hembe?
Hembe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Hembe?
DEM 141 m.
Where is Hembe located?
It is at 7.66543, 8.56882 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hembe in?
It is in Nigeria.