Location & Surroundings
Oosom is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 113 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 16 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 230 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 45 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° 17' 48" N, 8° 37' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 113 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 57 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:50
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Oosom
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Oosom, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (181 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 24.1 | 1.4 | 181 | 89 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.1 | 2.4 | 231 | 56 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 614.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 3.0 | 197 | 74 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 416.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 2.0 | 207 | 84 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 2.6 | 224 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.4 | 2.8 | 219 | 56 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 659.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.5 | 3.0 | 185 | 78 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 416.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 2.2 | 207 | 86 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.9 | 2.7 | 217 | 90 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.1 | 2.8 | 218 | 55 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 657.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 3.2 | 208 | 74 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 356.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 3.1 | 216 | 84 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.5 | 3.0 | 203 | 91 | 1,012.1 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Oosom?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 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 Oosom today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Oosom?
Local time is 14:50. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Oosom?
Oosom is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Oosom?
DEM 113 m.
Where is Oosom located?
It is at 7.29667, 8.62839 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Oosom in?
It is in Nigeria.