Location & Surroundings
Oshirigwe is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 145 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ogoja, 42 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 270 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 100 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
6° 48' 44" N, 8° 27' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 145 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,510 p/km²
- Built-up 8.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:37
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Weather in Oshirigwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Oshirigwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 31.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 498 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SW (220 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,009.5 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 | 25.2 | 2.4 | 220 | 91 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 2.2 | 204 | 95 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.1 | 2.4 | 248 | 65 | 1,009.7 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 81 | 497.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.7 | 1.7 | 199 | 79 | 1,009.3 | 0.28 / 0.67 | 100 | 313.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 2.4 | 219 | 92 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 2.5 | 190 | 95 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.3 | 2.6 | 231 | 67 | 1,010.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 455.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 2.6 | 218 | 86 | 1,009.6 | 0.44 / 0.50 | 61 | 178.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.5 | 3.4 | 207 | 92 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 2.3 | 205 | 94 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.0 | 3.5 | 235 | 63 | 1,009.9 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 88 | 543.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 2.3 | 191 | 84 | 1,010.7 | 0.61 / 1.10 | 100 | 274.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.9 | 3.0 | 204 | 94 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Oshirigwe?
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 31.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 498 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 Oshirigwe today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Oshirigwe?
Local time is 07:37. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Oshirigwe?
Oshirigwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Oshirigwe?
DEM 145 m.
Where is Oshirigwe located?
It is at 6.81229, 8.45353 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Oshirigwe in?
It is in Nigeria.