Location & Surroundings
Iliam is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 130 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 5 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 290 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 97 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' 20" N, 9° 19' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 130 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 237 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:23
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Iliam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Iliam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 34.0 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 707 W/m2.
Temperature
28.0 C
Wind
0.5 m/s N (348 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 28.0 | 0.5 | 348 | 63 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 1.0 | 154 | 77 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 0.7 | 183 | 81 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.0 | 0.4 | 254 | 46 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 706.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.7 | 1.1 | 264 | 59 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 428.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 2.1 | 217 | 78 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 2.1 | 229 | 87 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.1 | 2.4 | 242 | 53 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 698.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.5 | 3.2 | 221 | 77 | 1,010.2 | 0.65 / 0.65 | 100 | 361.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 3.8 | 221 | 86 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 3.7 | 234 | 90 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.0 | 3.5 | 248 | 62 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 95 | 565.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.2 | 2.5 | 207 | 86 | 1,011.2 | 3.61 / 3.69 | 100 | 220.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Iliam?
Now 28.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 34.0 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 707 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 Iliam today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Iliam?
Local time is 07:23. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Iliam?
Iliam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Iliam?
DEM 130 m.
Where is Iliam located?
It is at 7.18881, 9.32827 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Iliam in?
It is in Nigeria.