Location & Surroundings
Iyar is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 111 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Igbor, 16 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 225 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 32 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° 27' 23" N, 8° 45' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 111 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 230 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:07
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Iyar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Iyar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 33.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 W/m2.
Temperature
33.1 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NW (298 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 33.1 | 0.6 | 298 | 52 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.2 | 1.7 | 163 | 61 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 417.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 2.1 | 221 | 78 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 2.5 | 210 | 91 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 5.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.5 | 2.0 | 220 | 56 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 656.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 2.9 | 199 | 80 | 1,011.2 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 86 | 410.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 2.5 | 204 | 84 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 2.9 | 214 | 89 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.6 | 4.1 | 207 | 65 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 460.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 4.2 | 209 | 81 | 1,011.1 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 70 | 301.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 3.5 | 227 | 86 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 2.0 | 204 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.9 | 3.6 | 233 | 64 | 1,011.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 496.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Iyar?
Now 33.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 33.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 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 Iyar today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Iyar?
Local time is 21:07. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Iyar?
Iyar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Iyar?
DEM 111 m.
Where is Iyar located?
It is at 7.45631, 8.75728 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Iyar in?
It is in Nigeria.