Location & Surroundings
Idu is a settlement in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, at 72 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Uyo, 10 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 450 km to the north. The nearest airport is Akwa Ibom International Airport, 19 km away.
Basic Data
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 1' 48" N, 8° 1' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 72 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,367 p/km²
- Built-up 21.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:15
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Nearby
Weather in Idu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Idu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 26.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 278 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NW (295 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.25 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 | 23.0 | 0.3 | 295 | 95 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 0.5 | 101 | 83 | 1,013.8 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 99 | 164.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 2.4 | 195 | 92 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 48 | 277.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 1.5 | 226 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 1.3 | 275 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.2 | 1.5 | 235 | 62 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 55 | 376.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 2.5 | 207 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 6.89 / 7.02 | 86 | 395.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 1.4 | 260 | 94 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.0 | 0.9 | 270 | 92 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 96 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 2.0 | 54 | 81 | 1,013.8 | 0.20 / 0.21 | 100 | 240.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 1.8 | 142 | 92 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 107.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 167 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.8 | 0.7 | 146 | 95 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 4.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Idu?
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 26.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 278 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Idu today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Idu?
Local time is 14:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Idu?
Idu is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Idu?
DEM 72 m.
Where is Idu located?
It is at 5.03005, 8.01716 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Idu in?
It is in Nigeria.