Location & Surroundings
Vinishima is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 154 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 21 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 290 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 100 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° 17' 1" N, 9° 26' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 154 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 105 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:58
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
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 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 29.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 534 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (214 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
1.72 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 | 22.5 | 1.4 | 214 | 94 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.3 | 1.5 | 247 | 64 | 1,011.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 533.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 2.4 | 78 | 87 | 1,011.0 | 0.90 / 0.96 | 100 | 261.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 1.1 | 269 | 93 | 1,011.4 | 1.82 / 2.78 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 0.7 | 75 | 94 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 1.72 | 99 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.4 | 2.7 | 238 | 61 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 56 | 530.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 2.4 | 227 | 85 | 1,011.1 | 0.27 / 0.32 | 95 | 302.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 3.6 | 240 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.9 | 1.9 | 237 | 96 | 1,014.3 | 0.09 / 0.27 | 100 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.3 | 2.5 | 252 | 64 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 88 | 571.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 2.3 | 213 | 82 | 1,011.7 | 0.18 / 0.29 | 99 | 308.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 3.1 | 243 | 95 | 1,013.4 | 1.40 / 1.69 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.3 | 2.9 | 236 | 96 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 5.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vinishima?
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 29.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 534 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Vinishima today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Vinishima?
Local time is 12:58. 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 154 m.
Where is Vinishima located?
It is at 7.28354, 9.43768 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vinishima in?
It is in Nigeria.