Location & Surroundings
Pila is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 163 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 14 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 290 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 99 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° 14' 31" N, 9° 23' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 163 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 326 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:56
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Pila
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pila, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 34.5 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 631 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
3.5 m/s SW (221 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,014.0 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 | 25.7 | 3.5 | 221 | 81 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 2.9 | 246 | 93 | 1,014.5 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 1.3 | 292 | 92 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.5 | 0.1 | 61 | 43 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 631.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.4 | 1.1 | 85 | 52 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 409.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 2.6 | 223 | 70 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 2.9 | 236 | 87 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.7 | 2.3 | 239 | 43 | 1,012.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 24 | 669.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.9 | 3.9 | 212 | 63 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 348.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 3.6 | 232 | 82 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 2.7 | 236 | 91 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.6 | 2.6 | 251 | 44 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 671.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.7 | 3.0 | 217 | 66 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 280.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pila?
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 34.5 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 631 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 Pila today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Pila?
Local time is 03:56. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Pila?
Pila is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pila?
DEM 163 m.
Where is Pila located?
It is at 7.24193, 9.38558 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pila in?
It is in Nigeria.