Location & Surroundings
Palong is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 192 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwolla, 37 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 180 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, about 110 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
8° 39' 5" N, 9° 4' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 192 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 253 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:45
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Nearby
Weather in Palong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Palong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 35.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 W/m2.
Temperature
35.9 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (99 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
48 %
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 | 35.9 | 0.7 | 99 | 33 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 1.1 | 230 | 52 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 387.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 1.7 | 266 | 65 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 1.1 | 250 | 77 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 5.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.1 | 0.8 | 205 | 41 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 609.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 1.3 | 229 | 56 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 392.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 1.6 | 319 | 63 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 0.4 | 277 | 64 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 5.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 35.9 | 1.0 | 227 | 37 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 658.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.9 | 1.8 | 212 | 54 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 405.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 1.6 | 298 | 66 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 2.0 | 229 | 79 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.3 | 2.6 | 233 | 46 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 657.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Palong?
Now 35.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 35.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 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 Palong today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Palong?
Local time is 20:45. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Palong?
Palong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Palong?
DEM 192 m.
Where is Palong located?
It is at 8.65145, 9.06822 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Palong in?
It is in Nigeria.