Location & Surroundings
Ishan is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 162 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Doma, 32 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 150 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 50 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
8° 8' 42" N, 8° 30' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 162 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 247 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:14
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ishan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ishan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 31.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 587 W/m2.
Temperature
27.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (205 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 27.1 | 1.8 | 205 | 78 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 1.3 | 193 | 88 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 107.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 1.3 | 154 | 91 | 1,012.5 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 1.1 | 262 | 90 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.0 | 1.9 | 181 | 63 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 586.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 1.7 | 190 | 83 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 137.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 1.5 | 212 | 87 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 1.6 | 228 | 88 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 4.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.7 | 1.7 | 229 | 59 | 1,010.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 60 | 615.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 1.6 | 196 | 79 | 1,010.5 | 0.03 / 0.06 | 6 | 342.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 3.4 | 209 | 87 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 1.6 | 227 | 93 | 1,013.4 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 27 | 4.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.4 | 2.3 | 226 | 63 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 99 | 577.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ishan?
Now 27.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 31.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 587 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 Ishan today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Ishan?
Local time is 19:14. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ishan?
Ishan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ishan?
DEM 162 m.
Where is Ishan located?
It is at 8.14493, 8.50552 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ishan in?
It is in Nigeria.