Location & Surroundings
Ikot Esien is a settlement in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, at 86 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ikot Ekpene, 10 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 440 km to the north. The nearest airport is Akwa Ibom International Airport, 45 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
5° 5' 45" N, 7° 44' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 86 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,947 p/km²
- Built-up 10.0%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:12
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ikot Esien
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ikot Esien, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 29.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 373 W/m2.
Temperature
29.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (198 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
60 %
Precip
0.19 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 | 29.4 | 1.2 | 198 | 67 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 2.7 | 185 | 90 | 1,013.1 | 0.90 / 0.90 | 19 | 372.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 1.6 | 229 | 91 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 1.3 | 255 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.5 | 1.0 | 263 | 66 | 1,012.8 | 0.12 / 0.19 | 98 | 337.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 2.6 | 214 | 90 | 1,012.6 | 1.95 / 2.13 | 94 | 291.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 1.9 | 249 | 91 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 0.9 | 244 | 92 | 1,014.6 | 0.12 / 0.20 | 71 | 2.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.1 | 0.7 | 282 | 72 | 1,013.4 | 0.13 / 0.34 | 100 | 354.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.6 | 108 | 92 | 1,012.9 | 0.01 / 0.35 | 100 | 104.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 1.5 | 197 | 93 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 0.2 | 108 | 92 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.0 | 1.2 | 197 | 69 | 1,012.7 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 91 | 251.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ikot Esien?
Now 29.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 29.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 373 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 Ikot Esien today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Ikot Esien?
Local time is 19:12. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ikot Esien?
Ikot Esien is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ikot Esien?
DEM 86 m.
Where is Ikot Esien located?
It is at 5.09585, 7.74411 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ikot Esien in?
It is in Nigeria.