Location & Surroundings
Mngelem is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 137 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 20 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 245 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 58 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° 10' 47" N, 8° 37' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 137 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 538 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:08
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mngelem
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mngelem, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 494 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 24.4 | 1.0 | 217 | 92 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 1.5 | 93 | 92 | 1,012.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 1.4 | 100 | 86 | 1,012.7 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 97 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.8 | 1.7 | 196 | 62 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 494.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.6 | 2.4 | 255 | 84 | 1,010.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 97 | 412.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 1.7 | 205 | 90 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 2.3 | 217 | 95 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.6 | 2.6 | 224 | 60 | 1,010.7 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 51 | 583.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.9 | 0.9 | 248 | 81 | 1,010.8 | 0.57 / 0.66 | 87 | 343.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 4.1 | 203 | 95 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 2.5 | 229 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.8 | 3.5 | 226 | 65 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 566.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.8 | 1.9 | 240 | 82 | 1,011.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 31 | 404.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mngelem?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 494 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 Mngelem today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Mngelem?
Local time is 02:08. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mngelem?
Mngelem is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mngelem?
DEM 137 m.
Where is Mngelem located?
It is at 7.17966, 8.61892 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mngelem in?
It is in Nigeria.