Location & Surroundings
Yongo is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 164 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 12 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 295 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 100 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° 3' 30" N, 9° 16' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 164 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 79 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:07
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:08
- 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 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 26.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 211 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (210 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 24.0 | 2.3 | 210 | 95 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.5 | 251 | 93 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.8 | 1.7 | 216 | 81 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 210.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 1.7 | 232 | 91 | 1,011.4 | 0.94 / 0.94 | 100 | 130.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 1.5 | 43 | 91 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 0.9 | 160 | 92 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.4 | 2.0 | 255 | 60 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 484.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 1.8 | 284 | 82 | 1,010.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 84 | 439.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.5 | 1.9 | 205 | 88 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 1.9 | 246 | 91 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.6 | 3.8 | 254 | 59 | 1,010.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 45 | 652.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 2.6 | 215 | 83 | 1,011.5 | 0.89 / 0.90 | 88 | 314.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.8 | 2.8 | 221 | 92 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yongo?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 26.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 211 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 06:08 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Yongo?
Local time is 07:07. 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 164 m.
Where is Yongo located?
It is at 7.05843, 9.27703 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yongo in?
It is in Nigeria.