Location & Surroundings
Joo is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 117 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makurdi, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 185 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 8 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° 45' 53" N, 8° 34' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 117 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,815 p/km²
- Built-up 25.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:29
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Joo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Joo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 36.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 W/m2.
Temperature
28.6 C
Wind
2.3 m/s S (173 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,012.2 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 | 28.6 | 2.3 | 173 | 54 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 1.6 | 257 | 68 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 1.4 | 212 | 81 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.2 | 1.1 | 30 | 34 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 622.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.9 | 1.8 | 170 | 42 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 351.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 4.0 | 204 | 74 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 1.6 | 207 | 89 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.0 | 1.4 | 229 | 40 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 606.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.4 | 2.9 | 190 | 61 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 369.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 1.3 | 222 | 74 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 1.4 | 189 | 83 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.3 | 0.3 | 205 | 38 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 621.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.8 | 1.5 | 199 | 46 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 251.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Joo?
Now 28.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 36.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 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 Joo today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Joo?
Local time is 03:29. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Joo?
Joo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Joo?
DEM 117 m.
Where is Joo located?
It is at 7.76478, 8.56899 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Joo in?
It is in Nigeria.