Location & Surroundings
Orjir is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 149 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 14 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 220 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 55 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° 16' 39" N, 8° 21' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 149 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 55 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:59
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Orjir
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Orjir, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 27.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 266 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (243 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 24.7 | 2.3 | 243 | 91 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 1.5 | 190 | 75 | 1,011.8 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 100 | 252.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 2.7 | 139 | 86 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 266.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 2.5 | 219 | 90 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 1.4 | 241 | 86 | 1,013.1 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 91 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.3 | 2.0 | 201 | 57 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 628.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.7 | 2.5 | 186 | 76 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 396.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 2.2 | 221 | 83 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.9 | 1.8 | 216 | 92 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.3 | 2.5 | 200 | 56 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 641.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.9 | 2.8 | 204 | 82 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 404.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 2.5 | 216 | 89 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.2 | 2.4 | 205 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 4.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Orjir?
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 27.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 266 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 Orjir today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Orjir?
Local time is 14:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Orjir?
Orjir is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Orjir?
DEM 149 m.
Where is Orjir located?
It is at 7.27738, 8.35824 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Orjir in?
It is in Nigeria.