Location & Surroundings
Luga is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 200 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zaki Biam, 19 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 280 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 95 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' 53" N, 9° 26' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 200 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 248 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:19
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Luga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SW (213 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 25.0 | 2.0 | 213 | 84 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 1.6 | 203 | 87 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 5.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.2 | 2.0 | 243 | 47 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 668.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 2.3 | 227 | 61 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 400.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.6 | 2.4 | 216 | 76 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 2.5 | 227 | 87 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.9 | 2.5 | 241 | 51 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 624.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.7 | 2.4 | 245 | 63 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 339.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.4 | 2.2 | 230 | 81 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 2.9 | 215 | 86 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.1 | 3.0 | 243 | 51 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 602.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.2 | 3.3 | 215 | 75 | 1,008.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 56 | 371.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.2 | 4.2 | 229 | 82 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luga?
Now 25.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.4 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 Luga today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Luga?
Local time is 13:19. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Luga?
Luga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Luga?
DEM 200 m.
Where is Luga located?
It is at 7.46465, 9.44359 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luga in?
It is in Nigeria.