Location & Surroundings
Minta is a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, at 696 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Biu, 22 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 525 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 130 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
10° 26' 41" N, 12° 5' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 696 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 431 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:44
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Minta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Minta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 37.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 685 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s N (18 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
24 %
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 | 24.9 | 1.5 | 18 | 30 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.2 | 1.8 | 102 | 14 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 685.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.0 | 1.3 | 322 | 23 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 362.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 1.2 | 64 | 25 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 0.5 | 349 | 31 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 8.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.1 | 2.2 | 285 | 16 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 644.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.0 | 1.6 | 295 | 30 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 317.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 0.8 | 320 | 29 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.2 | 1.7 | 301 | 46 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.0 | 2.8 | 239 | 29 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 637.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.0 | 2.0 | 289 | 38 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 352.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.4 | 1.3 | 319 | 44 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.8 | 1.4 | 336 | 44 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 7.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Minta?
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 37.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 685 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 Minta today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Minta?
Local time is 16:44. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Minta?
Minta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Minta?
DEM 696 m.
Where is Minta located?
It is at 10.44463, 12.09410 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Minta in?
It is in Nigeria.