Location & Surroundings
Kulam is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 194 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, less than 2 km away. The national capital Abuja is about 255 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 62 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° 21' 51" N, 9° 3' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 194 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 86 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:59
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kulam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kulam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 32.7 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SW (225 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
74 %
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 | 23.8 | 2.7 | 225 | 88 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.7 | 1.7 | 244 | 47 | 1,013.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 642.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.4 | 3.2 | 199 | 61 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 355.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 3.8 | 222 | 78 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 3.2 | 223 | 90 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.5 | 2.3 | 237 | 47 | 1,013.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 56 | 656.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.0 | 2.5 | 236 | 52 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 382.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 2.7 | 216 | 68 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.0 | 2.4 | 222 | 87 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.9 | 0.6 | 351 | 43 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 655.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.8 | 1.8 | 252 | 48 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 264.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 2.7 | 210 | 66 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.0 | 1.6 | 235 | 81 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 4.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kulam?
Now 23.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 32.7 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 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 Kulam today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Kulam?
Local time is 18:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kulam?
Kulam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kulam?
DEM 194 m.
Where is Kulam located?
It is at 7.36418, 9.06003 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kulam in?
It is in Nigeria.