Location & Surroundings
Mbya is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 113 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 26 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 250 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 62 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° 8' 57" N, 8° 39' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 113 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 273 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:05
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mbya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 31.0 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SW (221 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 23.8 | 2.4 | 221 | 94 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.0 | 2.9 | 217 | 64 | 1,010.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 92 | 655.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 2.2 | 234 | 85 | 1,010.4 | 0.22 / 0.23 | 25 | 295.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 3.0 | 202 | 91 | 1,011.6 | 0.50 / 0.74 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 3.1 | 205 | 96 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 80 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.4 | 3.3 | 213 | 71 | 1,010.9 | 0.05 / 0.07 | 96 | 500.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.7 | 1.3 | 239 | 84 | 1,010.8 | 0.16 / 0.23 | 82 | 239.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 2.9 | 174 | 96 | 1,011.8 | 5.01 / 5.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.7 | 1.8 | 205 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.75 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.3 | 3.3 | 226 | 76 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 50 | 286.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 1.8 | 269 | 85 | 1,010.9 | 0.04 / 0.11 | 87 | 285.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 2.2 | 215 | 92 | 1,010.9 | 1.36 / 1.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.9 | 2.0 | 204 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 4.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbya?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 31.0 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 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 Mbya today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Mbya?
Local time is 16:05. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mbya?
Mbya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mbya?
DEM 113 m.
Where is Mbya located?
It is at 7.14924, 8.66604 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbya in?
It is in Nigeria.