Location & Surroundings
Usu is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 140 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 15 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 265 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 73 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' 10" N, 9° 10' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 140 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 72 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:50
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Usu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Usu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 29.5 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 418 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (228 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 25.3 | 2.1 | 228 | 89 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.5 | 2.9 | 224 | 69 | 1,012.1 | 0.73 / 0.73 | 77 | 418.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 2.6 | 178 | 80 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 76 | 239.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 3.5 | 228 | 85 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 2.1 | 231 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.4 | 2.8 | 241 | 53 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 622.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 3.2 | 204 | 70 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 413.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 2.4 | 231 | 79 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.6 | 2.2 | 221 | 89 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.9 | 2.8 | 230 | 53 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 609.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 2.7 | 226 | 66 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 395.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 3.3 | 217 | 83 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.6 | 2.6 | 222 | 89 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 5.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Usu?
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 29.5 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 418 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 Usu today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Usu?
Local time is 18:50. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Usu?
Usu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Usu?
DEM 140 m.
Where is Usu located?
It is at 7.35286, 9.17646 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Usu in?
It is in Nigeria.