Location & Surroundings
Jom is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 159 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 28 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 275 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 89 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° 24' 32" N, 9° 21' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 159 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 272 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:31
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Jom
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jom, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 34.7 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 692 W/m2.
Temperature
27.9 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (231 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 27.9 | 0.7 | 231 | 63 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 0.2 | 178 | 74 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 0.3 | 184 | 80 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.7 | 0.2 | 293 | 44 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 692.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.6 | 1.2 | 268 | 57 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 417.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 1.9 | 224 | 77 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 1.9 | 223 | 87 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.4 | 2.2 | 249 | 52 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 683.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.6 | 2.8 | 223 | 75 | 1,010.0 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 100 | 322.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 3.7 | 219 | 83 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 3.3 | 234 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.1 | 3.0 | 253 | 62 | 1,011.4 | 0.02 / 0.06 | 98 | 531.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.2 | 2.5 | 204 | 85 | 1,010.9 | 3.48 / 3.55 | 100 | 213.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jom?
Now 27.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 34.7 C, max wind 1.2 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 Jom today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Jom?
Local time is 02:31. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Jom?
Jom is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jom?
DEM 159 m.
Where is Jom located?
It is at 7.40889, 9.36426 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jom in?
It is in Nigeria.