Location & Surroundings
Idu is a settlement in Kogi State, Nigeria, at 151 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Koton-Karfe, 29 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 105 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 85 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° 20' 18" N, 6° 53' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 151 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,592 p/km²
- Built-up 7.0%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:23
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Idu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Idu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.
Temperature
28.6 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (171 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 28.6 | 1.2 | 171 | 60 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 1.2 | 176 | 72 | 1,011.3 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 0.8 | 170 | 82 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.8 | 1.6 | 255 | 44 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 615.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.4 | 1.4 | 192 | 57 | 1,010.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 35 | 407.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 2.8 | 192 | 80 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 0.4 | 142 | 89 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.4 | 2.1 | 191 | 51 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 599.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.9 | 1.9 | 163 | 72 | 1,010.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 73 | 365.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 1.9 | 180 | 83 | 1,011.6 | 0.06 / 0.09 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 0.8 | 150 | 89 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 21 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.6 | 1.2 | 246 | 48 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 614.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.4 | 0.8 | 230 | 58 | 1,009.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 1 | 379.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Idu?
Now 28.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 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 Idu today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Idu?
Local time is 04:23. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Idu?
Idu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Idu?
DEM 151 m.
Where is Idu located?
It is at 8.33829, 6.88804 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Idu in?
It is in Nigeria.