Location & Surroundings
Kente is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 156 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Riti, 14 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 255 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 98 km away.
Also known as: Kenti · Kente Junction
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° 53' 49" N, 9° 29' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 156 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,328 p/km²
- Built-up 14.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:21
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kente
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kente, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 35.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (231 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 2.1 | 231 | 70 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 1.6 | 259 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.2 | 2.2 | 247 | 42 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 648.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.8 | 3.8 | 219 | 66 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 373.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 3.6 | 236 | 81 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 2.3 | 247 | 85 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.8 | 3.4 | 254 | 47 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 655.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.1 | 2.6 | 224 | 60 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 390.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.3 | 3.4 | 235 | 77 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 2.6 | 230 | 85 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.5 | 3.2 | 251 | 46 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 647.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.2 | 2.8 | 209 | 62 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 354.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.0 | 2.8 | 235 | 79 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 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 Kente?
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 35.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 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 Kente today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Kente?
Local time is 10:21. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kente?
Kente is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kente?
DEM 156 m.
Where is Kente located?
It is at 7.89689, 9.48576 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kente in?
It is in Nigeria.