Location & Surroundings
Mbabende is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 148 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 4 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 225 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 47 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° 17' 32" N, 8° 31' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 148 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 598 p/km²
- Built-up 5.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:13
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mbabende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbabende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 29.8 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 518 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (229 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.74 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 | 24.1 | 1.9 | 229 | 93 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 1.5 | 156 | 95 | 1,013.3 | 2.75 / 2.75 | 100 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.8 | 1.1 | 213 | 66 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 66 | 517.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.8 | 1.5 | 245 | 78 | 1,010.6 | 0.05 / 0.12 | 100 | 342.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 3.6 | 221 | 95 | 1,012.8 | 2.62 / 2.74 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 2.0 | 203 | 98 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.93 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.4 | 2.9 | 224 | 70 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 99 | 436.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 3.0 | 204 | 87 | 1,011.3 | 0.24 / 0.46 | 5 | 283.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.9 | 3.4 | 229 | 95 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 2.0 | 223 | 96 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.7 | 2.9 | 232 | 69 | 1,012.6 | 0.91 / 0.91 | 91 | 560.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 2.5 | 224 | 86 | 1,012.4 | 0.45 / 1.37 | 36 | 397.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.7 | 3.4 | 204 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 0.57 / 1.94 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbabende?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 29.8 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 518 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mbabende today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Mbabende?
Local time is 11:13. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mbabende?
Mbabende is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mbabende?
DEM 148 m.
Where is Mbabende located?
It is at 7.29232, 8.52124 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbabende in?
It is in Nigeria.