Location & Surroundings
Sado is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 126 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gakem, 33 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 270 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 80 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° 1' 3" N, 8° 49' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 126 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 203 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:46
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sado
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sado, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 31.8 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
4.3 m/s SW (225 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
75 %
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 | 24.2 | 4.3 | 225 | 85 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 3.1 | 214 | 93 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.8 | 1.5 | 237 | 54 | 1,013.7 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 43 | 664.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 2.1 | 245 | 59 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 385.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 4.2 | 208 | 81 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 2.0 | 226 | 89 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.1 | 0.7 | 337 | 49 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 665.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.9 | 2.1 | 246 | 56 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 307.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.7 | 2.9 | 208 | 78 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 1.8 | 219 | 87 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.6 | 0.2 | 169 | 45 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 664.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.1 | 2.2 | 242 | 55 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 413.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.2 | 4.2 | 211 | 77 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sado?
Now 24.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 31.8 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 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 Sado today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Sado?
Local time is 08:46. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sado?
Sado is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sado?
DEM 126 m.
Where is Sado located?
It is at 7.01749, 8.83229 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sado in?
It is in Nigeria.