Location & Surroundings
Kosu is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 176 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 305 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 110 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° 5' 2" N, 9° 25' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 176 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 73 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:34
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 50 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 28.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 35.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 691 W/m2.
Temperature
28.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 28.0 | 1.4 | 53 | 39 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 1.6 | 159 | 52 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 1.0 | 107 | 66 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.3 | 2.1 | 43 | 22 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 691.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.4 | 1.0 | 110 | 36 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 419.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 1.7 | 182 | 53 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 1.1 | 208 | 73 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.8 | 0.5 | 345 | 32 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 682.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.3 | 0.4 | 221 | 40 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 414.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 1.9 | 195 | 63 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 1.6 | 217 | 76 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.6 | 1.8 | 268 | 39 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 674.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.9 | 1.8 | 221 | 51 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 409.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kosu?
Now 28.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 35.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 691 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 Kosu today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Kosu?
Local time is 01:34. 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 176 m.
Where is Kosu located?
It is at 7.08384, 9.41669 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kosu in?
It is in Nigeria.