Location & Surroundings
Salem is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 176 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wukari, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 290 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 140 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° 55' 45" N, 9° 52' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 176 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 646 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:54
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Salem
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Salem, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 36.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
30.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (256 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 30.2 | 1.0 | 256 | 44 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 2.2 | 233 | 71 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 1.5 | 247 | 82 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.5 | 1.6 | 276 | 37 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 642.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.0 | 1.4 | 234 | 43 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 376.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 2.7 | 242 | 75 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 3.0 | 252 | 78 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.2 | 1.2 | 272 | 38 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 585.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.4 | 2.9 | 193 | 58 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 268.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 2.0 | 233 | 76 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 2.1 | 209 | 83 | 1,014.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 81 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.5 | 0.9 | 258 | 36 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 583.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.4 | 3.9 | 218 | 60 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 348.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Salem?
Now 30.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 36.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 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 Salem today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Salem?
Local time is 03:54. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Salem?
Salem is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Salem?
DEM 176 m.
Where is Salem located?
It is at 7.92910, 9.86781 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Salem in?
It is in Nigeria.