Location & Surroundings
Javela is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 138 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 16 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 260 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 65 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° 12' 6" N, 8° 55' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 138 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 48 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:32
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Javela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Javela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 27.4 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 258 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (218 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,013.2 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 | 25.0 | 2.5 | 218 | 90 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.4 | 2.0 | 179 | 79 | 1,012.2 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 97 | 258.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 2.7 | 168 | 82 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 78 | 97.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 3.7 | 223 | 91 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 2.4 | 230 | 89 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.3 | 3.0 | 230 | 57 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 603.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 3.1 | 205 | 72 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 415.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 2.7 | 228 | 82 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.4 | 2.6 | 218 | 90 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.3 | 3.3 | 221 | 55 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 631.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Javela?
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 27.4 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 258 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 Javela today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Javela?
Local time is 13:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Javela?
Javela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Javela?
DEM 138 m.
Where is Javela located?
It is at 7.20177, 8.91997 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Javela in?
It is in Nigeria.