Location & Surroundings
Posu is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 214 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 18 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 270 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 76 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° 9' 52" N, 9° 2' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 214 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 235 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:25
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Posu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Posu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 28.3 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 337 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
3.3 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 23.8 | 3.3 | 217 | 93 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 2.9 | 204 | 94 | 1,013.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.3 | 1.3 | 215 | 72 | 1,011.7 | 2.19 / 2.27 | 55 | 336.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 2.8 | 206 | 87 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 1.86 | 100 | 306.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 5.2 | 220 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 3.3 | 221 | 94 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.9 | 3.7 | 246 | 65 | 1,011.7 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 39 | 614.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 4.1 | 212 | 82 | 1,011.5 | 0.24 / 0.36 | 17 | 398.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.5 | 4.3 | 208 | 95 | 1,013.4 | 6.74 / 7.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 3.2 | 230 | 97 | 1,014.5 | 5.64 / 12.74 | 99 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 3.8 | 232 | 93 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 3.25 | 88 | 140.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 2.6 | 237 | 95 | 1,013.5 | 0.44 / 3.69 | 98 | 302.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.9 | 2.3 | 208 | 96 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Posu?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 28.3 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 337 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 Posu today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Posu?
Local time is 12:25. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Posu?
Posu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Posu?
DEM 214 m.
Where is Posu located?
It is at 7.16442, 9.03649 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Posu in?
It is in Nigeria.