Location & Surroundings
Jam is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 228 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 43 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 330 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bamenda, about 115 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
6° 51' 14" N, 9° 30' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 228 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 289 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:46
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Jam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 33.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 692 W/m2.
Temperature
27.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (74 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,012.4 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 | 27.2 | 0.9 | 74 | 53 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 1.7 | 149 | 70 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 0.9 | 140 | 79 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 6.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.9 | 1.6 | 30 | 29 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 692.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.3 | 1.2 | 158 | 44 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 419.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 1.8 | 157 | 60 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 0.7 | 167 | 70 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 5.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.1 | 1.0 | 357 | 35 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 689.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.2 | 1.3 | 197 | 49 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 416.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 1.8 | 162 | 60 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 0.9 | 177 | 74 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.9 | 1.1 | 316 | 41 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 682.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.8 | 1.4 | 218 | 55 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 412.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jam?
Now 27.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 33.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 692 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 Jam today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Jam?
Local time is 05:46. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Jam?
Jam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jam?
DEM 228 m.
Where is Jam located?
It is at 6.85390, 9.50232 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jam in?
It is in Nigeria.