Location & Surroundings
Mandar is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 162 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lafia, 40 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 170 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 71 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
8° 18' 13" N, 8° 49' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 162 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:28
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Weather in Mandar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mandar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 35.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 W/m2.
Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
2.3 m/s S (198 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
13 %
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 | 28.7 | 2.3 | 198 | 48 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 1.9 | 293 | 60 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 1.7 | 215 | 70 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.5 | 1.9 | 75 | 26 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 629.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.4 | 2.1 | 189 | 33 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 366.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 1.3 | 268 | 67 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 1.6 | 209 | 86 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.6 | 1.3 | 242 | 38 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 591.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.3 | 0.6 | 191 | 42 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 352.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 1.5 | 270 | 74 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 1.4 | 204 | 80 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.1 | 0.7 | 134 | 36 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 621.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.6 | 1.7 | 203 | 43 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 366.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mandar?
Now 28.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 35.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 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 Mandar today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Mandar?
Local time is 06:28. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mandar?
Mandar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mandar?
DEM 162 m.
Where is Mandar located?
It is at 8.30353, 8.82227 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mandar in?
It is in Nigeria.