Location & Surroundings
Karkar is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 190 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zaki Biam, 13 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 300 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 125 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° 30' 21" N, 9° 43' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 190 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 115 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:56
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Karkar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karkar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 34.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 642 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
3.8 m/s SW (232 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 25.8 | 3.8 | 232 | 79 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 2.4 | 260 | 88 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 1.7 | 261 | 90 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.5 | 1.5 | 27 | 40 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 641.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.0 | 1.4 | 51 | 48 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 394.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 2.3 | 239 | 66 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 1.9 | 245 | 85 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.8 | 2.0 | 268 | 37 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 660.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.5 | 2.8 | 220 | 50 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 384.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 3.7 | 244 | 79 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 2.0 | 261 | 89 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.4 | 2.0 | 267 | 40 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 654.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.3 | 3.3 | 225 | 61 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 284.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karkar?
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 34.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 642 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 Karkar today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Karkar?
Local time is 03:56. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Karkar?
Karkar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karkar?
DEM 190 m.
Where is Karkar located?
It is at 7.50578, 9.72465 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karkar in?
It is in Nigeria.