Location & Surroundings
Kputu is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 158 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Igbor, 23 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 49 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° 16' 26" N, 8° 43' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 158 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 268 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:51
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kputu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kputu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (193 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 24.0 | 1.4 | 193 | 86 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.7 | 1.3 | 68 | 39 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 661.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.3 | 2.1 | 47 | 32 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 411.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 1.6 | 185 | 47 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 0.6 | 197 | 76 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.5 | 3.0 | 46 | 22 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 671.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.5 | 0.5 | 69 | 28 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 422.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 1.9 | 212 | 42 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.5 | 2.2 | 216 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.7 | 1.4 | 243 | 39 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 663.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.4 | 2.2 | 211 | 50 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 411.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 2.4 | 211 | 75 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.9 | 2.4 | 204 | 89 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kputu?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 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 Kputu today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Kputu?
Local time is 16:51. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kputu?
Kputu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kputu?
DEM 158 m.
Where is Kputu located?
It is at 7.27400, 8.72265 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kputu in?
It is in Nigeria.