Location & Surroundings
Uanche is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 223 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 8 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 245 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 53 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° 21' 0" N, 8° 55' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 223 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 184 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:39
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Uanche
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Uanche, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 32.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 0.9 | 94 | 91 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 1.1 | 224 | 90 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.3 | 1.3 | 189 | 55 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 659.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.4 | 1.1 | 199 | 71 | 1,010.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 401.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 2.4 | 214 | 87 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 3.1 | 223 | 92 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.6 | 3.5 | 236 | 64 | 1,010.9 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 95 | 599.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.1 | 1.6 | 253 | 80 | 1,010.9 | 0.67 / 0.74 | 56 | 247.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.8 | 4.2 | 211 | 91 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 3.4 | 232 | 87 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.2 | 3.5 | 235 | 58 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 688.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 3.5 | 221 | 79 | 1,011.3 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 79 | 411.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.0 | 2.3 | 223 | 88 | 1,011.7 | 0.12 / 0.35 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Uanche?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 32.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 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 Uanche today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Uanche?
Local time is 09:39. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Uanche?
Uanche is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Uanche?
DEM 223 m.
Where is Uanche located?
It is at 7.35009, 8.93285 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Uanche in?
It is in Nigeria.