Location & Surroundings
Mngelum is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 158 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 18 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 55 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° 12' 41" N, 8° 37' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 158 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,062 p/km²
- Built-up 6.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:48
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mngelum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mngelum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 30.5 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 531 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (221 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.67 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 | 24.0 | 1.8 | 221 | 93 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 1.4 | 170 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 3.42 / 3.42 | 100 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.5 | 1.1 | 227 | 65 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 71 | 531.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.8 | 1.7 | 240 | 78 | 1,010.6 | 0.09 / 0.15 | 100 | 356.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 3.6 | 217 | 95 | 1,012.8 | 2.52 / 2.67 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 1.8 | 201 | 98 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 1.06 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.5 | 2.9 | 223 | 70 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 99 | 453.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 3.0 | 203 | 87 | 1,011.4 | 0.26 / 0.40 | 10 | 279.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.9 | 3.1 | 227 | 95 | 1,013.0 | 0.03 / 0.43 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 2.0 | 221 | 96 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.6 | 3.1 | 229 | 69 | 1,012.6 | 0.66 / 0.67 | 94 | 517.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 2.4 | 222 | 86 | 1,012.5 | 0.38 / 1.05 | 42 | 370.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.8 | 3.4 | 206 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 0.90 / 1.96 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mngelum?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 30.5 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 531 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mngelum today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Mngelum?
Local time is 11:48. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mngelum?
Mngelum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mngelum?
DEM 158 m.
Where is Mngelum located?
It is at 7.21130, 8.61902 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mngelum in?
It is in Nigeria.