Location & Surroundings
Hinyam is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 142 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makurdi, 28 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 170 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 31 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° 58' 55" N, 8° 33' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 142 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,090 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:47
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Hinyam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hinyam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 W/m2.
Temperature
29.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s S (192 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 29.4 | 1.6 | 192 | 61 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 1.8 | 203 | 72 | 1,010.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 1.4 | 186 | 89 | 1,012.6 | 0.47 / 0.56 | 86 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.1 | 0.3 | 252 | 55 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 565.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.5 | 0.6 | 234 | 62 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 406.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 2.0 | 221 | 82 | 1,010.8 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 0.9 | 216 | 93 | 1,013.2 | 1.18 / 1.20 | 100 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.5 | 1.3 | 234 | 56 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 40 | 615.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.6 | 2.4 | 205 | 71 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 9 | 396.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 2.0 | 217 | 88 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 1.9 | 213 | 92 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.1 | 1.9 | 240 | 62 | 1,012.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 503.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.4 | 1.7 | 184 | 77 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 218.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hinyam?
Now 29.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 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 Hinyam today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Hinyam?
Local time is 02:47. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Hinyam?
Hinyam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Hinyam?
DEM 142 m.
Where is Hinyam located?
It is at 7.98185, 8.56546 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hinyam in?
It is in Nigeria.