Location & Surroundings
Laan is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 192 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zaki Biam, 24 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 270 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 88 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° 31' 20" N, 9° 23' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 192 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 145 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:25
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Laan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Laan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 36.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (200 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 24.2 | 1.8 | 200 | 86 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.7 | 0.9 | 270 | 36 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 668.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.7 | 1.6 | 275 | 46 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 399.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 2.0 | 215 | 69 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 1.7 | 228 | 85 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.8 | 1.9 | 242 | 40 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 658.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.2 | 2.2 | 255 | 49 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 392.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 3.6 | 236 | 73 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.6 | 1.9 | 249 | 82 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.6 | 2.8 | 245 | 45 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 635.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.0 | 2.4 | 218 | 52 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 383.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.9 | 4.0 | 227 | 74 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.7 | 3.1 | 244 | 81 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 3.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Laan?
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 36.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 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 Laan today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Laan?
Local time is 16:25. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Laan?
Laan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Laan?
DEM 192 m.
Where is Laan located?
It is at 7.52230, 9.39115 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Laan in?
It is in Nigeria.