Location & Surroundings
Ikem is a town in Enugu State, Nigeria with 7,282 inhabitants, at 146 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Eha Amufu, 14 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 255 km to the north. The nearest airport is Enugu Airport, 38 km away.
Overview
Ikem is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Enugu State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Enugu State
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 46' 48" N, 7° 42' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 146 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 7,282
- Pop. Density 1,607 p/km²
- Built-up 5.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:33
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Nearby
Weather in Ikem
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ikem, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 420 W/m2.
Temperature
31.7 C
Wind
2.8 m/s S (177 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
0.17 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 | 31.7 | 2.8 | 177 | 62 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.6 | 2.3 | 208 | 82 | 1,009.6 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 26 | 324.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 2.9 | 229 | 90 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 1.9 | 213 | 93 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.0 | 2.1 | 255 | 64 | 1,010.3 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 100 | 419.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 1.4 | 301 | 80 | 1,010.0 | 0.07 / 0.24 | 95 | 199.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 2.1 | 239 | 88 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 1.9 | 238 | 93 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.8 | 2.4 | 206 | 68 | 1,010.1 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 99 | 487.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 2.2 | 213 | 84 | 1,010.2 | 0.77 / 0.89 | 43 | 306.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 3.1 | 233 | 91 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 2.1 | 202 | 91 | 1,012.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.1 | 2.6 | 235 | 63 | 1,010.5 | 0.31 / 0.32 | 99 | 408.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ikem?
Now 31.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 420 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 Ikem today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Ikem?
Local time is 22:33. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ikem?
Ikem is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Ikem?
Population about 7,282.
What is the elevation of Ikem?
DEM 146 m.
Where is Ikem located?
It is at 6.77993, 7.71484 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ikem in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry