Location & Surroundings
Jikar is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 115 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 30 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 245 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 57 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° 12' 39" N, 8° 44' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 115 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 59 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:06
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Jikar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jikar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 31.3 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (220 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 2.2 | 220 | 94 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.3 | 2.6 | 215 | 63 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 672.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 2.2 | 235 | 85 | 1,010.4 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 37 | 302.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 3.1 | 199 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 0.01 / 0.26 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 3.3 | 207 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 85 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.3 | 3.2 | 211 | 71 | 1,010.9 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 97 | 525.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 1.4 | 242 | 84 | 1,010.8 | 0.32 / 0.38 | 96 | 216.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 3.4 | 173 | 97 | 1,011.8 | 5.60 / 5.98 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.7 | 1.7 | 201 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 3.3 | 221 | 74 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 47 | 307.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 1.7 | 268 | 85 | 1,010.8 | 0.01 / 0.07 | 84 | 282.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 2.2 | 213 | 92 | 1,010.9 | 1.40 / 1.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.9 | 2.0 | 202 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jikar?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 31.3 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 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 Jikar today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Jikar?
Local time is 16:06. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Jikar?
Jikar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jikar?
DEM 115 m.
Where is Jikar located?
It is at 7.21072, 8.74529 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jikar in?
It is in Nigeria.