Location & Surroundings
Vinishima is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 130 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 32 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 265 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 76 km away.
Also known as: Vihishima
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° 4' 12" N, 8° 51' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 130 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 128 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:41
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Vinishima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Vinishima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 32.2 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
3.0 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
79 %
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 | 25.1 | 3.0 | 211 | 81 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 2.3 | 226 | 91 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 6.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.2 | 1.8 | 233 | 57 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 686.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.3 | 2.8 | 222 | 72 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 421.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 3.5 | 222 | 85 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 4.2 | 226 | 89 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.6 | 4.6 | 213 | 65 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 560.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 3.9 | 223 | 84 | 1,011.6 | 1.30 / 1.30 | 73 | 289.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.0 | 4.2 | 217 | 93 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 3.1 | 220 | 93 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.4 | 3.8 | 225 | 59 | 1,011.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 49 | 653.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 3.5 | 215 | 78 | 1,010.8 | 0.05 / 0.08 | 64 | 294.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.3 | 4.1 | 218 | 89 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vinishima?
Now 25.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 32.2 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 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 Vinishima today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Vinishima?
Local time is 11:41. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Vinishima?
Vinishima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Vinishima?
DEM 130 m.
Where is Vinishima located?
It is at 7.06999, 8.86140 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vinishima in?
It is in Nigeria.