Location & Surroundings
Kaun is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 179 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 29 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 270 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 78 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° 4' 26" N, 8° 55' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 179 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,153 p/km²
- Built-up 6.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:36
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kaun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
3.2 m/s SW (212 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 25.3 | 3.2 | 212 | 79 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 2.6 | 230 | 90 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.1 | 2.0 | 237 | 56 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 686.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.5 | 3.0 | 225 | 70 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 421.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 3.8 | 224 | 83 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 4.6 | 228 | 89 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.6 | 4.8 | 216 | 64 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 558.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 4.3 | 225 | 82 | 1,011.6 | 1.15 / 1.15 | 64 | 290.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.1 | 4.6 | 220 | 92 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 3.5 | 223 | 93 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.4 | 4.1 | 229 | 58 | 1,011.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 46 | 660.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 3.8 | 216 | 77 | 1,010.8 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 77 | 306.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.5 | 4.5 | 220 | 88 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaun?
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 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 Kaun today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Kaun?
Local time is 08:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kaun?
Kaun is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kaun?
DEM 179 m.
Where is Kaun located?
It is at 7.07390, 8.92457 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaun in?
It is in Nigeria.