Location & Surroundings
Ishom is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 186 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zaki Biam, 23 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 265 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 93 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° 38' 48" N, 9° 27' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 186 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 255 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:31
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ishom
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ishom, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 35.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 667 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (223 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
46 %
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 | 24.3 | 1.5 | 223 | 84 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.7 | 1.0 | 333 | 41 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 667.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.5 | 1.7 | 158 | 52 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 397.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 2.5 | 251 | 79 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 2.4 | 246 | 85 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.6 | 3.5 | 235 | 54 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 524.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.1 | 3.8 | 226 | 68 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 383.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 3.5 | 234 | 83 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.6 | 2.9 | 234 | 89 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.6 | 3.8 | 237 | 52 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 605.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.4 | 2.7 | 217 | 72 | 1,010.5 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 7 | 184.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 3.6 | 232 | 83 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.3 | 2.7 | 231 | 90 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 5.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ishom?
Now 24.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 35.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 667 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 Ishom today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Ishom?
Local time is 16:31. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ishom?
Ishom is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ishom?
DEM 186 m.
Where is Ishom located?
It is at 7.64664, 9.45725 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ishom in?
It is in Nigeria.