Location & Surroundings
Ikponko is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 114 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 7 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 285 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 92 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° 8' 28" N, 9° 13' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 114 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:53
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ikponko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ikponko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 32.6 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (238 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
62 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 25.7 | 2.5 | 238 | 80 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 2.8 | 234 | 85 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.6 | 2.9 | 228 | 54 | 1,011.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 49 | 601.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 4.4 | 211 | 75 | 1,011.3 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 90 | 309.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 3.1 | 221 | 86 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 3.2 | 235 | 90 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.3 | 3.6 | 239 | 53 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 683.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 3.9 | 223 | 73 | 1,010.5 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 5 | 408.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.1 | 3.3 | 235 | 81 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 3.6 | 233 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.2 | 3.8 | 238 | 55 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 660.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.0 | 3.3 | 213 | 71 | 1,010.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 370.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.2 | 2.7 | 220 | 80 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ikponko?
Now 25.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 32.6 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 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 Ikponko today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Ikponko?
Local time is 09:53. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ikponko?
Ikponko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ikponko?
DEM 114 m.
Where is Ikponko located?
It is at 7.14123, 9.22296 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ikponko in?
It is in Nigeria.