Location & Surroundings
Orhena is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 161 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 11 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 265 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 71 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° 15' 11" N, 9° 4' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 161 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 177 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:29
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Orhena
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Orhena, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 28.6 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 293 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
3.7 m/s SW (218 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 24.8 | 3.7 | 218 | 85 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.6 | 2.7 | 234 | 68 | 1,013.6 | 4.52 / 4.52 | 100 | 292.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 2.9 | 217 | 78 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 148.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 4.6 | 219 | 85 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 3.0 | 238 | 89 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.3 | 2.8 | 244 | 51 | 1,013.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 630.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 3.7 | 201 | 69 | 1,012.9 | 0.01 / 0.06 | 63 | 233.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 3.3 | 225 | 81 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.4 | 4.0 | 225 | 89 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.1 | 2.5 | 245 | 55 | 1,013.2 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 78 | 477.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.8 | 3.2 | 200 | 65 | 1,012.4 | 0.18 / 0.55 | 19 | 289.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 5.7 | 220 | 83 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.7 | 4.3 | 223 | 91 | 1,015.3 | 1.12 / 1.12 | 55 | 5.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Orhena?
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 28.6 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 293 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 Orhena today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Orhena?
Local time is 18:29. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Orhena?
Orhena is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Orhena?
DEM 161 m.
Where is Orhena located?
It is at 7.25315, 9.07638 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Orhena in?
It is in Nigeria.