Location & Surroundings
Yiye is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 187 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 4 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 255 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 58 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° 18' 31" N, 8° 57' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 187 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,432 p/km²
- Built-up 16.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:31
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Yiye
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yiye, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 33.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 698 W/m2.
Temperature
28.9 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (355 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 28.9 | 0.9 | 355 | 58 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 0.4 | 340 | 67 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 0.7 | 184 | 77 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.7 | 1.1 | 222 | 46 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 698.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.5 | 1.4 | 277 | 57 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 426.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 2.4 | 215 | 77 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 3.4 | 218 | 90 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 6.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.8 | 2.8 | 230 | 54 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 686.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.8 | 3.2 | 217 | 77 | 1,010.1 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 100 | 304.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 4.6 | 216 | 85 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 3.5 | 217 | 91 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.6 | 3.5 | 246 | 64 | 1,011.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 524.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.9 | 2.4 | 200 | 82 | 1,011.1 | 1.37 / 1.43 | 100 | 237.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yiye?
Now 28.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 33.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 698 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 Yiye today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Yiye?
Local time is 02:31. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Yiye?
Yiye is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Yiye?
DEM 187 m.
Where is Yiye located?
It is at 7.30868, 8.96341 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yiye in?
It is in Nigeria.