Location & Surroundings
Kapu is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 140 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zungeru, 46 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 195 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bida, 58 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
9° 34' 36" N, 5° 48' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 140 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 231 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:54
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Nearby
Weather in Kapu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 35.8 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 W/m2.
Temperature
34.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (327 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 34.9 | 1.0 | 327 | 46 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.5 | 0.9 | 340 | 52 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 363.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 0.9 | 161 | 64 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 1.2 | 181 | 86 | 1,013.4 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 59 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.8 | 0.5 | 13 | 39 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 610.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.8 | 0.5 | 269 | 44 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 402.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 0.3 | 13 | 54 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 0.8 | 214 | 63 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 35.5 | 0.7 | 29 | 32 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 548.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 0.3 | 338 | 41 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 369.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 1.4 | 174 | 53 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 1.2 | 234 | 78 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 36.1 | 0.5 | 268 | 39 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 596.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapu?
Now 34.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 35.8 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 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 Kapu today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Kapu?
Local time is 19:54. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kapu?
Kapu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kapu?
DEM 140 m.
Where is Kapu located?
It is at 9.57655, 5.79998 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapu in?
It is in Nigeria.