Location & Surroundings
Mengel is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 146 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Igbor, 22 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 48 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° 16' 53" N, 8° 42' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 146 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 113 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:45
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mengel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mengel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 306 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (239 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 24.8 | 1.9 | 239 | 93 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.3 | 1.6 | 161 | 75 | 1,011.8 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 100 | 306.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 2.6 | 158 | 88 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 64 | 103.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 2.4 | 211 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 1.8 | 235 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.6 | 2.4 | 225 | 57 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 631.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 2.7 | 197 | 75 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 419.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 2.2 | 226 | 83 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.2 | 2.0 | 215 | 91 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.2 | 2.7 | 213 | 56 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 635.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.4 | 2.8 | 207 | 78 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 388.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 2.6 | 208 | 86 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.3 | 2.5 | 208 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 5.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mengel?
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 306 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 Mengel today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Mengel?
Local time is 14:45. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mengel?
Mengel is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mengel?
DEM 146 m.
Where is Mengel located?
It is at 7.28132, 8.70984 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mengel in?
It is in Nigeria.