Location & Surroundings
Jenta is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 637 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kagoro, 23 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 130 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 36 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
9° 30' 24" N, 8° 34' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 637 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,024 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:08
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Jenta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jenta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 1.0 | 100 | 46 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 0.3 | 39 | 70 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 1.6 | 33 | 78 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.2 | 1.1 | 36 | 22 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 660.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 1.0 | 128 | 52 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 405.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 0.6 | 47 | 73 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 0.4 | 94 | 80 | 1,014.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 4 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.8 | 1.7 | 289 | 32 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 641.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.7 | 1.0 | 182 | 48 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 232.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 0.6 | 116 | 83 | 1,013.4 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 0.7 | 50 | 82 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.6 | 0.9 | 217 | 31 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 631.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.7 | 1.0 | 197 | 62 | 1,010.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 57 | 381.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jenta?
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 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 Jenta today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Jenta?
Local time is 03:08. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Jenta?
Jenta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jenta?
DEM 637 m.
Where is Jenta located?
It is at 9.50665, 8.57126 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jenta in?
It is in Nigeria.