Location & Surroundings
Lom is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 147 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 10 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 225 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 55 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° 15' 19" N, 8° 24' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 147 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 137 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:30
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Lom
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lom, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 27.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 W/m2.
Temperature
27.2 C
Wind
3.9 m/s S (202 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
0.000 W/m2
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 27.2 | 3.9 | 202 | 78 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | 0.000 |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lom?
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 27.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 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 Lom today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Lom?
Local time is 01:30. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lom?
Lom is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lom?
DEM 147 m.
Where is Lom located?
It is at 7.25528, 8.40180 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lom in?
It is in Nigeria.