Location & Surroundings
Semaka is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 122 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 15 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 285 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 96 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° 16' 20" N, 9° 22' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 122 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 141 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:06
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Semaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Semaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 34.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 653 W/m2.
Temperature
28.3 C
Wind
1.7 m/s S (200 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,009.4 hPa
Clouds
22 %
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 | 28.3 | 1.7 | 200 | 71 | 1,009.4 | - / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 2.8 | 234 | 86 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 3.1 | 225 | 88 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.4 | 2.2 | 248 | 46 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 653.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.1 | 3.8 | 219 | 71 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 408.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 4.7 | 227 | 81 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 4.0 | 238 | 90 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.4 | 3.9 | 239 | 60 | 1,009.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 442.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.5 | 2.7 | 231 | 79 | 1,010.3 | 0.13 / 0.19 | 100 | 141.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 3.6 | 235 | 87 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 2.7 | 220 | 91 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.3 | 3.0 | 246 | 48 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 674.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.9 | 2.8 | 225 | 64 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 413.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Semaka?
Now 28.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 34.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 653 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 Semaka today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Semaka?
Local time is 02:06. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Semaka?
Semaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Semaka?
DEM 122 m.
Where is Semaka located?
It is at 7.27223, 9.37037 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Semaka in?
It is in Nigeria.