Location & Surroundings
Mtu is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 97 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makurdi, 7 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 185 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 16 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° 41' 21" N, 8° 28' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 97 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 117 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:49
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mtu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mtu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 34.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 W/m2.
Temperature
34.0 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (315 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 | 34.0 | 0.7 | 315 | 48 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 2.1 | 171 | 64 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 407.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 2.0 | 226 | 80 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 2.4 | 205 | 90 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 4.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.2 | 1.6 | 221 | 54 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 644.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 2.6 | 187 | 70 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 402.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 1.8 | 227 | 86 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 2.4 | 203 | 88 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 31.6 | 2.8 | 206 | 62 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 428.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 4.0 | 200 | 84 | 1,011.0 | 1.75 / 1.75 | 29 | 296.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 2.8 | 217 | 91 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 1.2 | 222 | 93 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.1 | 2.8 | 231 | 65 | 1,011.3 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 439.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mtu?
Now 34.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 34.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 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 Mtu today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Mtu?
Local time is 21:49. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mtu?
Mtu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mtu?
DEM 97 m.
Where is Mtu located?
It is at 7.68923, 8.47233 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mtu in?
It is in Nigeria.