Location & Surroundings
Obiam is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 108 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makurdi, 34 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 185 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 42 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° 34' 32" N, 8° 15' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 108 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 53 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:28
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Obiam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Obiam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 35.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Temperature
34.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 34.1 | 1.1 | 206 | 51 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 2.3 | 174 | 74 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 402.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 2.0 | 216 | 86 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 2.0 | 194 | 88 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.2 | 0.8 | 191 | 50 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 644.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.5 | 2.3 | 194 | 68 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 401.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 2.2 | 212 | 79 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 1.7 | 176 | 91 | 1,011.3 | 0.85 / 0.85 | 68 | 4.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 34.2 | 1.7 | 194 | 55 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 83 | 629.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.2 | 3.8 | 201 | 77 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 61 | 342.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 3.9 | 204 | 84 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 2.0 | 202 | 89 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.2 | 1.7 | 243 | 64 | 1,010.4 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 275.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Obiam?
Now 34.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 35.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 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 Obiam today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Obiam?
Local time is 21:28. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Obiam?
Obiam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Obiam?
DEM 108 m.
Where is Obiam located?
It is at 7.57561, 8.25213 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Obiam in?
It is in Nigeria.