Location & Surroundings
Mbatula is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 148 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 10 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 245 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 51 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° 25' 11" N, 8° 58' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 148 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,913 p/km²
- Built-up 16.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:12
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mbatula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbatula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 32.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (223 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,013.7 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 | 24.3 | 1.8 | 223 | 87 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.6 | 2.6 | 243 | 53 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 606.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.5 | 3.4 | 214 | 68 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 405.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 2.6 | 208 | 80 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 3.0 | 232 | 85 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.1 | 3.0 | 232 | 53 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 657.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.3 | 3.8 | 207 | 72 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 397.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 2.9 | 219 | 83 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.0 | 3.4 | 228 | 89 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.4 | 3.2 | 229 | 53 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 648.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.0 | 3.7 | 219 | 70 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 353.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.4 | 4.3 | 222 | 81 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.3 | 3.4 | 215 | 90 | 1,012.1 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 100 | 4.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbatula?
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 32.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 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 Mbatula today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Mbatula?
Local time is 19:12. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mbatula?
Mbatula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mbatula?
DEM 148 m.
Where is Mbatula located?
It is at 7.41961, 8.97296 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbatula in?
It is in Nigeria.