Location & Surroundings
Okpeje is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 151 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boju, 22 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 185 km to the north. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 66 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° 28' 25" N, 8° 3' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 151 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,082 p/km²
- Built-up 10.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:57
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Okpeje
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Okpeje, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 24.1 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 285 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (202 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,012.7 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 | 23.0 | 1.8 | 202 | 98 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 0.6 | 241 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 4.48 / 4.48 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 2.9 | 202 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 5.83 / 10.32 | 100 | 65.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 2.9 | 179 | 93 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.88 | 98 | 285.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 1.8 | 197 | 99 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 1.7 | 231 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.9 | 2.6 | 191 | 70 | 1,012.1 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 89 | 587.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 1.3 | 282 | 91 | 1,011.9 | 3.75 / 4.26 | 71 | 346.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.8 | 2.8 | 202 | 98 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 2.99 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 1.8 | 214 | 97 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 35 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.0 | 1.7 | 221 | 79 | 1,013.5 | 3.25 / 3.47 | 41 | 550.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 1.1 | 240 | 89 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 2.79 | 78 | 454.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.1 | 1.9 | 211 | 97 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Okpeje?
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 24.1 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 285 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 Okpeje today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Okpeje?
Local time is 09:57. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Okpeje?
Okpeje is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Okpeje?
DEM 151 m.
Where is Okpeje located?
It is at 7.47375, 8.05854 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Okpeje in?
It is in Nigeria.