Location & Surroundings
Kela is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 159 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, less than 2 km away. The national capital Abuja is about 290 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 96 km away.
Also known as: Kala
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° 9' 36" N, 9° 17' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 159 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,839 p/km²
- Built-up 25.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:45
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 33.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 W/m2.
Temperature
30.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (231 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,008.4 hPa
Clouds
36 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 30.2 | 1.0 | 231 | 61 | 1,008.4 | - / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 1.9 | 208 | 77 | 1,009.4 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 2.9 | 253 | 90 | 1,011.5 | 0.46 / 0.72 | 100 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.6 | 3.0 | 240 | 53 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 18 | 665.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.1 | 4.1 | 227 | 75 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 95 | 294.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 4.1 | 231 | 84 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 3.5 | 238 | 91 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.7 | 3.8 | 248 | 57 | 1,010.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 99 | 626.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.8 | 2.0 | 251 | 77 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 55 | 144.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 2.2 | 206 | 86 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 3.1 | 223 | 91 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.2 | 3.6 | 237 | 55 | 1,010.2 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 81 | 608.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.1 | 3.2 | 213 | 76 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 4 | 248.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kela?
Now 30.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 33.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 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 Kela today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Kela?
Local time is 06:45. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kela?
Kela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kela?
DEM 159 m.
Where is Kela located?
It is at 7.15994, 9.29548 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kela in?
It is in Nigeria.