Location & Surroundings
Velato is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 206 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zaki Biam, 8 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 295 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 120 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° 31' 46" N, 9° 40' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 206 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 185 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:36
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Velato
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Velato, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 33.7 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 548 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (222 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,014.9 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 | 25.9 | 1.8 | 222 | 81 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.7 | 2.9 | 262 | 48 | 1,012.5 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 548.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 3.3 | 230 | 75 | 1,012.4 | 0.03 / 0.12 | 100 | 213.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 3.1 | 239 | 82 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 2.6 | 261 | 86 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.4 | 2.0 | 270 | 40 | 1,012.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 635.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.0 | 2.6 | 202 | 65 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 265.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 2.2 | 236 | 81 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.6 | 1.4 | 228 | 86 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.2 | 3.1 | 279 | 45 | 1,012.8 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 92 | 593.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.3 | 2.7 | 198 | 64 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 334.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 3.3 | 236 | 78 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.3 | 2.3 | 241 | 91 | 1,015.5 | 0.74 / 0.74 | 80 | 5.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Velato?
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 33.7 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 548 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 Velato today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Velato?
Local time is 18:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Velato?
Velato is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Velato?
DEM 206 m.
Where is Velato located?
It is at 7.52954, 9.67849 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Velato in?
It is in Nigeria.