Location & Surroundings
Kuma is a settlement in Adamawa, Nigeria, at 357 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Numan, 38 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 530 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, 50 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
9° 41' 21" N, 12° 17' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 357 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,700 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:34
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kuma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 39.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 39.0 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 W/m2.
Temperature
39.0 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SE (138 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 39.0 | 2.2 | 138 | 11 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.3 | 1.2 | 116 | 19 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 367.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 1.3 | 329 | 23 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 0.7 | 128 | 29 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 7.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.9 | 2.0 | 137 | 16 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 671.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.9 | 0.2 | 274 | 25 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 351.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.4 | 3.5 | 21 | 21 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.8 | 1.4 | 347 | 23 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 39.4 | 4.3 | 98 | 11 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 608.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.9 | 2.2 | 39 | 18 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 347.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.0 | 3.4 | 26 | 19 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 0.9 | 316 | 29 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 6.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 37.2 | 2.0 | 108 | 13 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 633.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kuma?
Now 39.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 39.0 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 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 Kuma today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Kuma?
Local time is 20:34. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kuma?
Kuma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kuma?
DEM 357 m.
Where is Kuma located?
It is at 9.68923, 12.29649 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kuma in?
It is in Nigeria.