Location & Surroundings
Atukpu River is a stream in Benue State, Nigeria, at 127 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ugbokpo, 38 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 185 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 47 km away.
Also known as: River Atukpu
Overview
Atukpu River is natural watercourse in Benue State, Nigeria.
It is located in Benue State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Benue State
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 33' 19" N, 8° 12' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 127 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:36
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other streams nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Atukpu River
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Atukpu River, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 30.4 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.32 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 | 23.6 | 1.3 | 224 | 96 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.4 | 1.7 | 254 | 69 | 1,011.7 | 0.72 / 0.72 | 58 | 607.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 2.1 | 210 | 85 | 1,011.8 | 0.22 / 0.94 | 59 | 437.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 3.5 | 193 | 97 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.91 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 1.5 | 221 | 97 | 1,015.1 | 0.41 / 1.32 | 100 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.1 | 3.4 | 227 | 72 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 92 | 423.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 2.2 | 215 | 88 | 1,011.9 | 0.34 / 0.57 | 28 | 292.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 2.7 | 219 | 96 | 1,014.2 | 2.59 / 3.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.2 | 1.1 | 203 | 97 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 1.48 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 1.7 | 285 | 91 | 1,014.8 | 0.85 / 2.34 | 100 | 124.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 1.2 | 138 | 95 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 100 | 156.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 2.3 | 183 | 97 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.7 | 1.7 | 177 | 97 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Atukpu River?
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 30.4 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Atukpu River today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Atukpu River?
Local time is 14:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Atukpu River?
Atukpu River is a stream.
What is the elevation of Atukpu River?
DEM 127 m.
Where is Atukpu River located?
It is at 7.55526, 8.21206 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Atukpu River in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry