Location & Surroundings
Wanche is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 130 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makurdi, 20 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 175 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 22 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° 54' 16" N, 8° 35' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 130 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9,242 p/km²
- Built-up 14.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:26
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Wanche
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wanche, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 35.9 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (214 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,009.9 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 | 1.9 | 214 | 82 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 1.5 | 219 | 86 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.9 | 1.3 | 264 | 41 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 595.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.0 | 2.0 | 221 | 54 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 393.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.7 | 3.0 | 219 | 77 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 2.0 | 212 | 87 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.4 | 2.5 | 240 | 49 | 1,009.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 543.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.6 | 3.4 | 183 | 66 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 353.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.5 | 2.6 | 213 | 83 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 1.5 | 211 | 91 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.5 | 2.1 | 251 | 44 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 621.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.9 | 2.9 | 190 | 61 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 391.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.5 | 1.6 | 221 | 79 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wanche?
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 35.9 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 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 Wanche today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Wanche?
Local time is 08:26. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Wanche?
Wanche is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wanche?
DEM 130 m.
Where is Wanche located?
It is at 7.90450, 8.58928 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wanche in?
It is in Nigeria.