Location & Surroundings
Kentiel is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 192 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jalingo, 5 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 420 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 125 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
8° 55' 24" N, 11° 19' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 192 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,611 p/km²
- Built-up 17.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:35
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kentiel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kentiel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 31.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Temperature
28.6 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (257 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,012.4 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 | 28.6 | 1.8 | 257 | 67 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 0.4 | 8 | 94 | 1,010.9 | 13.07 / 13.07 | 100 | 209.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 0.8 | 138 | 92 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 0.5 | 164 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.4 | 1.3 | 264 | 58 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 647.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 1.3 | 250 | 80 | 1,010.4 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 12 | 442.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 1.5 | 178 | 92 | 1,011.9 | 0.55 / 0.67 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 1.9 | 223 | 95 | 1,013.7 | 1.19 / 1.86 | 52 | 7.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.4 | 3.1 | 239 | 73 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 85 | 462.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 2.0 | 202 | 89 | 1,010.5 | 0.13 / 0.24 | 61 | 312.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 1.0 | 231 | 95 | 1,013.3 | 1.69 / 1.93 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 2.1 | 200 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.9 | 4.0 | 229 | 67 | 1,011.5 | 0.01 / 0.22 | 100 | 521.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kentiel?
Now 28.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 31.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 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 Kentiel today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Kentiel?
Local time is 19:35. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kentiel?
Kentiel is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kentiel?
DEM 192 m.
Where is Kentiel located?
It is at 8.92323, 11.32610 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kentiel in?
It is in Nigeria.