Location & Surroundings
Hinin is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 173 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 15 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 260 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 68 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° 11' 42" N, 8° 56' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 173 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 210 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:06
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Hinin
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hinin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 29.8 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
3.5 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
95 %
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 | 24.1 | 3.5 | 211 | 95 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.8 | 3.1 | 222 | 68 | 1,010.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 94 | 513.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 2.5 | 235 | 80 | 1,010.6 | 0.46 / 0.52 | 30 | 326.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 4.5 | 216 | 88 | 1,011.1 | 0.19 / 0.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 4.0 | 216 | 93 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.6 | 3.6 | 238 | 68 | 1,011.1 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 94 | 457.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 1.5 | 242 | 81 | 1,010.4 | 0.79 / 0.86 | 93 | 257.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 3.2 | 205 | 93 | 1,010.8 | 3.88 / 4.74 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.6 | 2.9 | 219 | 96 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 1.39 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 3.8 | 225 | 76 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 83 | 358.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 2.9 | 216 | 88 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 65 | 264.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 2.5 | 228 | 92 | 1,011.8 | 0.35 / 0.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.6 | 2.2 | 234 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 4.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hinin?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 29.8 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 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 Hinin today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Hinin?
Local time is 18:06. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Hinin?
Hinin is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Hinin?
DEM 173 m.
Where is Hinin located?
It is at 7.19495, 8.94890 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hinin in?
It is in Nigeria.