Location & Surroundings
Kerave is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 219 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zaki Biam, 14 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 285 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 100 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° 27' 36" N, 9° 29' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 219 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 388 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:32
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kerave
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kerave, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 33.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 675 W/m2.
Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (182 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
58 %
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 | 27.8 | 1.2 | 182 | 62 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 2.0 | 219 | 76 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 1.9 | 227 | 89 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 5.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.4 | 1.7 | 268 | 51 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 674.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.3 | 2.4 | 231 | 65 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 403.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 2.1 | 259 | 84 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 2.2 | 246 | 89 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.5 | 3.3 | 235 | 59 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 593.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.8 | 4.2 | 216 | 78 | 1,010.9 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 62 | 292.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 3.4 | 231 | 86 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 2.2 | 234 | 91 | 1,013.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.2 | 3.2 | 245 | 53 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 655.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.8 | 2.6 | 209 | 85 | 1,011.0 | 0.88 / 0.88 | 100 | 327.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kerave?
Now 27.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 33.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 675 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 Kerave today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Kerave?
Local time is 04:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kerave?
Kerave is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kerave?
DEM 219 m.
Where is Kerave located?
It is at 7.45990, 9.49661 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kerave in?
It is in Nigeria.