Location & Surroundings
Idema is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 159 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Igbor, 10 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 225 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 36 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° 23' 2" N, 8° 39' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 159 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 128 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:12
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Idema
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Idema, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 30.2 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 405 W/m2.
Temperature
27.9 C
Wind
3.0 m/s S (196 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,009.3 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 27.9 | 3.0 | 196 | 76 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 3.5 | 217 | 86 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 2.7 | 212 | 93 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.2 | 2.4 | 234 | 63 | 1,010.0 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 97 | 404.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 2.5 | 190 | 75 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 202.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 2.6 | 204 | 85 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 2.2 | 208 | 93 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.4 | 2.2 | 234 | 50 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 669.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.7 | 2.4 | 190 | 62 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 411.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 2.5 | 208 | 75 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 3.1 | 221 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.1 | 3.1 | 216 | 51 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 649.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.7 | 3.3 | 200 | 73 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 406.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Idema?
Now 27.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 30.2 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 405 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 Idema today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Idema?
Local time is 02:12. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Idema?
Idema is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Idema?
DEM 159 m.
Where is Idema located?
It is at 7.38381, 8.66253 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Idema in?
It is in Nigeria.