Location & Surroundings
Ikpenge is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 172 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 15 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 245 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 53 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° 18' 11" N, 8° 52' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 172 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 91 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:01
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ikpenge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ikpenge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 28.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 429 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (192 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 22.4 | 1.2 | 192 | 97 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.6 | 1.9 | 185 | 69 | 1,013.1 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 76 | 429.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 1.3 | 201 | 88 | 1,012.4 | 0.91 / 1.20 | 52 | 355.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 1.9 | 209 | 94 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 2.6 | 211 | 96 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 49 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.3 | 3.6 | 235 | 68 | 1,012.0 | 0.54 / 0.57 | 59 | 554.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 2.7 | 217 | 85 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 19 | 361.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 3.3 | 228 | 94 | 1,013.4 | 1.43 / 1.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.9 | 2.2 | 208 | 95 | 1,014.5 | 0.78 / 2.40 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 1.9 | 228 | 88 | 1,013.9 | 4.81 / 7.21 | 100 | 120.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 1.6 | 167 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 1.16 | 100 | 106.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 1.8 | 226 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.1 | 1.9 | 194 | 95 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 5.1 | 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 Ikpenge?
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 28.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 429 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 Ikpenge today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Ikpenge?
Local time is 16:01. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ikpenge?
Ikpenge is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ikpenge?
DEM 172 m.
Where is Ikpenge located?
It is at 7.30299, 8.86828 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ikpenge in?
It is in Nigeria.