Location & Surroundings
Terkende is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 188 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 225 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 43 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° 19' 20" N, 8° 32' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 188 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 142 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:07
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Terkende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Terkende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 32.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (263 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 22.9 | 1.5 | 263 | 89 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.1 | 0.4 | 8 | 54 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 642.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.3 | 2.2 | 130 | 71 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 330.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 2.6 | 225 | 83 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 2.5 | 220 | 88 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.5 | 2.4 | 222 | 59 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 626.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.7 | 2.6 | 195 | 83 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 405.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 2.2 | 207 | 86 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.7 | 2.5 | 221 | 90 | 1,012.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 3.4 | 196 | 79 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 227.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 2.8 | 200 | 86 | 1,012.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 9 | 299.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 3.1 | 222 | 93 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.0 | 2.1 | 196 | 93 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Terkende?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 32.1 C, max wind 2.6 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 Terkende today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Terkende?
Local time is 16:07. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Terkende?
Terkende is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Terkende?
DEM 188 m.
Where is Terkende located?
It is at 7.32228, 8.53838 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Terkende in?
It is in Nigeria.