Location & Surroundings
Lanai is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 165 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 2 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 225 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 50 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° 16' 47" N, 8° 28' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 165 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 238 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:26
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Lanai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lanai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 30.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 585 W/m2.
Temperature
29.4 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (227 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 29.4 | 1.9 | 227 | 69 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 2.0 | 227 | 82 | 1,010.8 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 12 | 256.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 1.8 | 145 | 94 | 1,011.8 | 2.69 / 2.81 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 1.6 | 199 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.7 | 3.2 | 211 | 66 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 584.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 1.7 | 207 | 85 | 1,010.5 | 1.05 / 1.05 | 74 | 340.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 5.7 | 42 | 93 | 1,013.5 | 4.10 / 5.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 2.1 | 222 | 96 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 2.57 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.7 | 1.6 | 215 | 74 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 256.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 2.3 | 225 | 88 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 387.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 1.9 | 228 | 94 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.8 | 217 | 92 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.4 | 3.3 | 207 | 80 | 1,012.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 338.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lanai?
Now 29.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 30.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 585 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 Lanai today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Lanai?
Local time is 23:26. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lanai?
Lanai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lanai?
DEM 165 m.
Where is Lanai located?
It is at 7.27985, 8.47047 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lanai in?
It is in Nigeria.