Location & Surroundings
Zem is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 172 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 18 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 295 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 105 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° 14' 15" N, 9° 25' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 172 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 57 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:33
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Zem
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zem, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 30.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 473 W/m2.
Temperature
28.6 C
Wind
3.9 m/s SW (235 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,008.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 28.6 | 3.9 | 235 | 71 | 1,008.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 2.9 | 239 | 84 | 1,009.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 3.0 | 234 | 90 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.2 | 3.2 | 242 | 63 | 1,009.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 93 | 472.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 1.7 | 212 | 77 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 41 | 157.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 2.3 | 211 | 87 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 2.9 | 227 | 90 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.8 | 2.9 | 253 | 48 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 659.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.5 | 3.6 | 219 | 75 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 390.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 3.5 | 232 | 84 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 3.3 | 229 | 90 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 6.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.8 | 4.0 | 254 | 59 | 1,009.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 86 | 523.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.6 | 2.6 | 234 | 77 | 1,010.2 | 0.11 / 0.17 | 98 | 176.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zem?
Now 28.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 30.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 473 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 Zem today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Zem?
Local time is 04:33. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Zem?
Zem is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zem?
DEM 172 m.
Where is Zem located?
It is at 7.23744, 9.42884 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zem in?
It is in Nigeria.