Location & Surroundings
Kuka is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 126 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ibi, 30 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 250 km to the west. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 145 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
8° 26' 53" N, 9° 41' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 126 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,687 p/km²
- Built-up 23.2%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:50
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Weather in Kuka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kuka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 36.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 653 W/m2.
Temperature
36.8 C
Wind
0.2 m/s N (5 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 36.8 | 0.2 | 5 | 34 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.8 | 2.4 | 148 | 47 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 395.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 2.1 | 261 | 63 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 1.8 | 222 | 74 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 5.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.1 | 1.9 | 259 | 37 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 653.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.4 | 2.5 | 216 | 49 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 388.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.4 | 2.0 | 256 | 74 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 1.9 | 244 | 82 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 5.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.5 | 2.6 | 226 | 41 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 635.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 4.5 | 214 | 67 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 337.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 3.8 | 257 | 81 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 2.9 | 240 | 87 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 5.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 34.9 | 3.2 | 241 | 42 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 644.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kuka?
Now 36.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 36.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 653 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 Kuka today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Kuka?
Local time is 21:50. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kuka?
Kuka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kuka?
DEM 126 m.
Where is Kuka located?
It is at 8.44815, 9.69509 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kuka in?
It is in Nigeria.