Location & Surroundings
Chukum is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 216 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Igbor, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 215 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 32 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° 25' 5" N, 8° 34' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 216 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 288 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:40
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chukum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chukum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 638 W/m2.
Temperature
32.6 C
Wind
0.4 m/s W (259 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 32.6 | 0.4 | 259 | 59 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 2.6 | 201 | 78 | 1,010.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 94 | 354.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 2.2 | 212 | 89 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 2.4 | 211 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 5.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.6 | 1.6 | 227 | 55 | 1,010.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 46 | 637.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.3 | 2.5 | 197 | 78 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 358.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 2.5 | 211 | 90 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 2.2 | 214 | 92 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.7 | 1.8 | 212 | 61 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 507.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 1.8 | 212 | 76 | 1,010.5 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 90 | 387.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 2.0 | 214 | 89 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 1.7 | 214 | 92 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 5.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.9 | 2.4 | 223 | 54 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 676.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chukum?
Now 32.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 638 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chukum today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Chukum?
Local time is 19:40. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chukum?
Chukum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chukum?
DEM 216 m.
Where is Chukum located?
It is at 7.41794, 8.56877 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chukum in?
It is in Nigeria.