Location & Surroundings
Gukpa is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 148 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lapai, 10 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 100 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bida, 64 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
8° 57' 26" N, 6° 34' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 148 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 320 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:28
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Weather in Gukpa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gukpa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 35.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 25.4 | 0.7 | 39 | 65 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 0.1 | 146 | 76 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.0 | 0.8 | 317 | 39 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 644.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.2 | 0.7 | 279 | 53 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 429.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 1.3 | 61 | 57 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 0.7 | 132 | 67 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.2 | 0.5 | 202 | 32 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 651.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.5 | 0.9 | 260 | 46 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 432.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.4 | 1.0 | 135 | 52 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 1.4 | 111 | 70 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.2 | 2.1 | 183 | 45 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 634.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.4 | 0.7 | 139 | 55 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 419.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.9 | 1.9 | 184 | 79 | 1,011.4 | 0.73 / 0.73 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gukpa?
Now 25.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 35.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 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 Gukpa today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Gukpa?
Local time is 08:28. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gukpa?
Gukpa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gukpa?
DEM 148 m.
Where is Gukpa located?
It is at 8.95727, 6.57823 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gukpa in?
It is in Nigeria.