Location & Surroundings
Yongo is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 170 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ugbokpo, 22 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 175 km to the north. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 62 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° 34' 32" N, 8° 4' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 170 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 373 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:41
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Yongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 321 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 23.7 | 1.2 | 129 | 95 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.6 | 2.2 | 178 | 77 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 320.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 2.0 | 177 | 93 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 123.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 1.6 | 153 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 1.1 | 273 | 89 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 2.6 | 151 | 72 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 315.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 2.1 | 195 | 86 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 153.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 1.8 | 196 | 87 | 1,011.6 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.1 | 1.5 | 211 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 67 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.1 | 1.6 | 194 | 64 | 1,010.8 | 0.07 / 0.09 | 96 | 578.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 2.1 | 193 | 89 | 1,011.1 | 1.59 / 1.67 | 66 | 298.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 3.8 | 186 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.2 | 1.5 | 227 | 95 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yongo?
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 321 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 Yongo today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Yongo?
Local time is 14:41. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Yongo?
Yongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Yongo?
DEM 170 m.
Where is Yongo located?
It is at 7.57554, 8.06765 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yongo in?
It is in Nigeria.