Location & Surroundings
Kosu is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 231 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Obudu, 45 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 340 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bamenda, about 105 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
6° 47' 27" N, 9° 33' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 231 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 71 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:01
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kosu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kosu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 32.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 698 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
1.7 m/s S (160 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
1.44 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 | 22.6 | 1.7 | 160 | 93 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 0.7 | 191 | 89 | 1,013.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 13 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.2 | 1.0 | 312 | 56 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 5 | 697.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 1.3 | 211 | 77 | 1,010.8 | 0.36 / 0.38 | 61 | 414.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 1.7 | 155 | 90 | 1,011.7 | 1.07 / 1.44 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 0.8 | 186 | 89 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 98 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.3 | 1.2 | 304 | 57 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 97 | 657.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 1.3 | 195 | 81 | 1,009.6 | 2.14 / 2.23 | 100 | 396.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.1 | 1.8 | 166 | 90 | 1,009.9 | 1.48 / 3.70 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 0.4 | 64 | 90 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 98 | 5.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.3 | 1.0 | 324 | 59 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 622.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 1.3 | 222 | 87 | 1,009.2 | 2.29 / 2.29 | 45 | 357.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.0 | 1.7 | 180 | 93 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kosu?
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 32.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 698 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kosu today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Kosu?
Local time is 09:01. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kosu?
Kosu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kosu?
DEM 231 m.
Where is Kosu located?
It is at 6.79080, 9.55238 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kosu in?
It is in Nigeria.