Location & Surroundings
Ikem is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 168 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 260 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 69 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
7° 19' 42" N, 9° 6' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 168 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 262 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:13
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ikem
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ikem, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 499 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
2.5 m/s W (259 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 23.8 | 2.5 | 259 | 89 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 1.2 | 202 | 87 | 1,013.5 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 100 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.7 | 1.1 | 317 | 52 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 499.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.2 | 1.9 | 209 | 61 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 396.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 2.5 | 214 | 72 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 3.2 | 232 | 90 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.7 | 3.2 | 239 | 58 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 555.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 3.3 | 215 | 78 | 1,011.5 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 94 | 342.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.9 | 2.5 | 223 | 77 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 2.6 | 229 | 85 | 1,012.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 86 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 4.3 | 230 | 74 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 225.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 3.7 | 235 | 79 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 354.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.7 | 4.1 | 226 | 87 | 1,012.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ikem?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 499 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 Ikem today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Ikem?
Local time is 11:13. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ikem?
Ikem is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ikem?
DEM 168 m.
Where is Ikem located?
It is at 7.32846, 9.10900 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ikem in?
It is in Nigeria.