Location & Surroundings
Wegba is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 143 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 4 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 230 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 51 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° 15' 50" N, 8° 29' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 143 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:59
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Wegba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wegba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 30.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 539 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
2.3 m/s S (198 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,012.5 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 | 24.2 | 2.3 | 198 | 95 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.1 | 2.3 | 199 | 68 | 1,010.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 98 | 538.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.1 | 2.5 | 194 | 81 | 1,010.5 | 0.07 / 0.13 | 42 | 295.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 3.3 | 214 | 89 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 2.9 | 204 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.0 | 3.4 | 220 | 73 | 1,011.2 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 408.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.0 | 1.9 | 217 | 81 | 1,010.4 | 0.01 / 0.13 | 43 | 292.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 2.4 | 204 | 93 | 1,011.0 | 2.19 / 2.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.7 | 1.5 | 186 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 1.2 | 225 | 74 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 251.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 2.5 | 207 | 92 | 1,011.7 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 82 | 236.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 2.1 | 206 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 1.99 / 2.11 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.4 | 1.6 | 217 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 4.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wegba?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 30.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 539 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 Wegba today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Wegba?
Local time is 16:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Wegba?
Wegba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wegba?
DEM 143 m.
Where is Wegba located?
It is at 7.26400, 8.49960 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wegba in?
It is in Nigeria.