Location & Surroundings
Murya is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 225 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lafia, 11 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 140 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 79 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
8° 24' 42" N, 8° 34' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 225 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 186 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:10
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Murya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Murya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (231 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,012.6 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 | 25.3 | 1.1 | 231 | 83 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 1.3 | 271 | 83 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.9 | 1.8 | 233 | 41 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 644.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.2 | 2.5 | 197 | 57 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 391.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 1.3 | 245 | 76 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 1.6 | 237 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.9 | 2.6 | 250 | 47 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 638.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.2 | 2.6 | 207 | 61 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 390.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.0 | 1.6 | 219 | 78 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 2.1 | 228 | 86 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.6 | 2.9 | 252 | 50 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 593.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.5 | 2.3 | 215 | 61 | 1,008.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 33 | 365.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.5 | 1.6 | 230 | 82 | 1,010.3 | 0.88 / 0.93 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Murya?
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.5 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 Murya today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Murya?
Local time is 13:10. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Murya?
Murya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Murya?
DEM 225 m.
Where is Murya located?
It is at 8.41179, 8.57053 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Murya in?
It is in Nigeria.