Location & Surroundings
Yaga is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 90 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ugbokpo, 28 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 165 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 54 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° 44' 1" N, 8° 7' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 90 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 240 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:00
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Yaga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yaga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (231 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
23 %
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 | 24.6 | 1.7 | 231 | 83 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 1.4 | 200 | 87 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.1 | 0.4 | 117 | 51 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 648.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.5 | 2.2 | 199 | 64 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 404.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 1.8 | 211 | 82 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 1.7 | 209 | 89 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.5 | 2.1 | 195 | 57 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 602.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 3.7 | 193 | 80 | 1,011.1 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 38 | 355.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.5 | 2.0 | 206 | 90 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 0.8 | 179 | 91 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.9 | 1.4 | 226 | 55 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 587.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 2.9 | 199 | 80 | 1,010.3 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 84 | 360.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.3 | 2.5 | 213 | 84 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 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 Yaga?
Now 24.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 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 Yaga today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Yaga?
Local time is 10:00. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Yaga?
Yaga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Yaga?
DEM 90 m.
Where is Yaga located?
It is at 7.73349, 8.12519 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yaga in?
It is in Nigeria.