Location & Surroundings
Utaji is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 119 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 19 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 59 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° 10' 11" N, 8° 35' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 119 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 338 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:24
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Utaji
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Utaji, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 32.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (176 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 23.9 | 1.5 | 176 | 90 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.0 | 2.4 | 231 | 57 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 619.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 3.0 | 196 | 76 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 419.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 2.1 | 206 | 84 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 2.7 | 224 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.0 | 2.7 | 218 | 58 | 1,010.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 34 | 641.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 2.9 | 184 | 80 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 66 | 393.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 2.2 | 208 | 87 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.8 | 2.7 | 217 | 91 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.8 | 3.0 | 217 | 57 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 661.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.2 | 3.2 | 206 | 76 | 1,009.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 98 | 343.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 3.1 | 216 | 86 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.4 | 2.9 | 202 | 91 | 1,012.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Utaji?
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 32.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 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 Utaji today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Utaji?
Local time is 15:24. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Utaji?
Utaji is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Utaji?
DEM 119 m.
Where is Utaji located?
It is at 7.16974, 8.59287 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Utaji in?
It is in Nigeria.