Location & Surroundings
Ihom is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 139 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 20 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 265 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 72 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° 8' 57" N, 8° 57' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 139 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 173 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:35
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ihom
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ihom, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 32.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 593 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
3.7 m/s SW (227 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 23.4 | 3.7 | 227 | 92 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 2.1 | 244 | 93 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.5 | 0.5 | 11 | 49 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 593.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.6 | 1.9 | 42 | 48 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 412.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 3.1 | 216 | 70 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 3.9 | 217 | 90 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.8 | 2.3 | 227 | 47 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 661.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.5 | 3.4 | 216 | 54 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 405.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.0 | 5.8 | 222 | 80 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 4.5 | 219 | 91 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.5 | 3.6 | 248 | 53 | 1,013.8 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 68 | 635.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 3.5 | 213 | 70 | 1,013.1 | 0.03 / 0.44 | 0 | 277.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.9 | 4.8 | 214 | 80 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ihom?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 32.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 593 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 Ihom today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Ihom?
Local time is 11:35. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ihom?
Ihom is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ihom?
DEM 139 m.
Where is Ihom located?
It is at 7.14918, 8.95457 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ihom in?
It is in Nigeria.