Location & Surroundings
Hoss is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 1,309 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Vom, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 150 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 16 km away.
Also known as: Hos
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
9° 37' 54" N, 8° 43' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 1309 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,457 p/km²
- Built-up 6.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:26
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Hoss
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hoss, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 30.7 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 W/m2.
Temperature
30.5 C
Wind
5.3 m/s NE (65 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,014.9 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 | 30.5 | 5.3 | 65 | 17 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 2.9 | 68 | 26 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 400.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 2.3 | 74 | 27 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 2.5 | 91 | 36 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 3.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.7 | 2.7 | 16 | 16 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 656.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 1.7 | 58 | 29 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 402.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 1.6 | 94 | 28 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 1.8 | 116 | 30 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.3 | 1.7 | 261 | 20 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 602.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 0.7 | 45 | 35 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 394.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.8 | 1.4 | 63 | 41 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 2.2 | 86 | 40 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.0 | 1.5 | 127 | 18 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 664.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hoss?
Now 30.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 30.7 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 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 Hoss today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Hoss?
Local time is 23:26. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Hoss?
Hoss is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Hoss?
DEM 1,309 m.
Where is Hoss located?
It is at 9.63166, 8.71935 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hoss in?
It is in Nigeria.