Location & Surroundings
Gulum is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 227 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jalingo, 7 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 425 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 125 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' 33" N, 11° 21' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 227 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 865 p/km²
- Built-up 8.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:09
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gulum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gulum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SW (216 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 25.0 | 1.2 | 216 | 70 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.1 | 2.6 | 235 | 42 | 1,010.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 37 | 650.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.9 | 1.7 | 178 | 52 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 15 | 359.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 1.9 | 204 | 79 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 1.6 | 210 | 84 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 7.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.6 | 0.6 | 236 | 38 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 667.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.0 | 1.8 | 191 | 51 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 373.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 1.4 | 224 | 65 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.9 | 1.5 | 179 | 74 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.6 | 2.1 | 260 | 39 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 632.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.6 | 2.1 | 207 | 54 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 358.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 1.6 | 215 | 66 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.7 | 1.9 | 199 | 76 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 7.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gulum?
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 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 Gulum today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Gulum?
Local time is 17:09. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gulum?
Gulum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gulum?
DEM 227 m.
Where is Gulum located?
It is at 8.95908, 11.35516 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gulum in?
It is in Nigeria.