Location & Surroundings
Idum is a settlement in Cross River State, Nigeria, at 130 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ogoja, 18 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 320 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Mamfe Airport, about 105 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
6° 31' 59" N, 8° 53' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 130 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,485 p/km²
- Built-up 11.9%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:33
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Idum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Idum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 31.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (188 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 23.4 | 1.4 | 188 | 93 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 0.9 | 200 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.7 | 1.7 | 308 | 57 | 1,011.1 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 60 | 651.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.8 | 0.4 | 119 | 73 | 1,010.2 | 0.39 / 0.47 | 100 | 381.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 1.2 | 166 | 82 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 1.1 | 191 | 89 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 6.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.3 | 2.0 | 289 | 50 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 698.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 1.5 | 192 | 78 | 1,009.5 | 0.92 / 0.92 | 24 | 352.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.3 | 1.8 | 177 | 89 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 1.7 | 204 | 94 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 6.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.2 | 2.1 | 231 | 70 | 1,010.0 | 1.93 / 1.93 | 54 | 668.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 1.8 | 203 | 91 | 1,011.0 | 2.69 / 4.62 | 78 | 411.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.9 | 2.3 | 200 | 95 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 1.17 | 99 | 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 Idum?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 31.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 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 Idum today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Idum?
Local time is 06:33. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Idum?
Idum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Idum?
DEM 130 m.
Where is Idum located?
It is at 6.53297, 8.89692 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Idum in?
It is in Nigeria.