Location & Surroundings
Atum is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 136 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 56 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° 12' 4" N, 8° 36' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 136 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 231 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:04
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Atum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Atum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 32.7 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
4.0 m/s S (202 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 27.4 | 4.0 | 202 | 76 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 2.3 | 218 | 89 | 1,012.4 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 1.6 | 194 | 89 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.7 | 2.4 | 222 | 53 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 661.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.5 | 2.9 | 201 | 68 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 422.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 3.1 | 199 | 84 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 2.9 | 211 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.9 | 2.9 | 225 | 54 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 599.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.8 | 3.1 | 195 | 74 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 407.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 3.3 | 202 | 84 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 3.3 | 211 | 90 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.1 | 3.5 | 226 | 54 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 648.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.1 | 3.1 | 213 | 69 | 1,009.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 95 | 321.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Atum?
Now 27.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 32.7 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 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 Atum today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Atum?
Local time is 07:04. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Atum?
Atum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Atum?
DEM 136 m.
Where is Atum located?
It is at 7.20110, 8.60328 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Atum in?
It is in Nigeria.