Location & Surroundings
Ekukata is a settlement in Cross River State, Nigeria, at 62 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ikom, 23 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 385 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Mamfe Airport, 50 km away.
Also known as: Ekwatai
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
5° 51' 28" N, 8° 52' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 62 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 932 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:23
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ekukata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ekukata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 31.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 393 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (219 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,015.4 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 | 24.2 | 0.7 | 219 | 95 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.0 | 1.4 | 282 | 63 | 1,013.2 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 98 | 393.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 1.2 | 258 | 94 | 1,013.5 | 3.02 / 3.41 | 99 | 265.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 1.4 | 165 | 97 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.71 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 0.5 | 172 | 96 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.3 | 0.9 | 272 | 63 | 1,013.6 | 0.73 / 0.73 | 100 | 484.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 1.0 | 257 | 91 | 1,013.8 | 0.60 / 1.33 | 100 | 287.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 1.2 | 166 | 96 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.5 | 0.0 | 113 | 96 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.5 | 1.0 | 299 | 60 | 1,013.3 | 1.87 / 1.87 | 35 | 645.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 1.1 | 224 | 91 | 1,013.9 | 0.54 / 2.41 | 100 | 396.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 182 | 97 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.0 | 0.5 | 130 | 96 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 5.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ekukata?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 31.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 393 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 Ekukata today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Ekukata?
Local time is 17:23. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ekukata?
Ekukata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ekukata?
DEM 62 m.
Where is Ekukata located?
It is at 5.85780, 8.87890 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ekukata in?
It is in Nigeria.