Location & Surroundings
Kpalainya is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 169 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 24 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 230 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 36 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° 28' 45" N, 8° 51' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 169 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 137 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:03
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kpalainya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kpalainya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 29.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 582 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SW (205 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
48 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 23.3 | 2.9 | 205 | 97 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.1 | 2.2 | 247 | 74 | 1,012.4 | 1.86 / 1.86 | 66 | 582.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 1.6 | 231 | 88 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 1.36 | 35 | 331.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 4.2 | 202 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 3.7 | 213 | 95 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.9 | 3.8 | 239 | 69 | 1,011.9 | 0.15 / 0.18 | 95 | 546.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 2.7 | 209 | 92 | 1,011.7 | 1.76 / 1.94 | 7 | 330.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 3.6 | 211 | 96 | 1,012.6 | 0.42 / 2.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.9 | 3.0 | 207 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 3.1 | 206 | 74 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 100 | 368.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 1.3 | 232 | 88 | 1,011.3 | 0.34 / 0.72 | 100 | 213.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 3.7 | 200 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 0.38 / 1.10 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.3 | 2.7 | 231 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kpalainya?
Now 23.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 29.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 582 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 Kpalainya today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kpalainya?
Local time is 14:03. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kpalainya?
Kpalainya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kpalainya?
DEM 169 m.
Where is Kpalainya located?
It is at 7.47919, 8.85060 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kpalainya in?
It is in Nigeria.