Location & Surroundings
Tema is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 188 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 16 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 270 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 79 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° 15' 27" N, 9° 10' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 188 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 231 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:43
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Tema
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tema, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 34.4 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 W/m2.
Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (345 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 28.7 | 1.0 | 345 | 54 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 2.8 | 232 | 76 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 2.8 | 226 | 88 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.4 | 1.0 | 260 | 39 | 1,012.7 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 87 | 661.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.9 | 3.6 | 199 | 59 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 342.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 4.8 | 233 | 79 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 3.2 | 241 | 89 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.8 | 2.5 | 246 | 45 | 1,013.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 37 | 658.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.5 | 2.6 | 222 | 58 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 350.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 2.8 | 220 | 76 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 2.9 | 228 | 88 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.1 | 1.2 | 245 | 42 | 1,012.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 33 | 667.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.8 | 1.9 | 244 | 51 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 268.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tema?
Now 28.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 34.4 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 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 Tema today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Tema?
Local time is 01:43. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tema?
Tema is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tema?
DEM 188 m.
Where is Tema located?
It is at 7.25739, 9.17246 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tema in?
It is in Nigeria.