Location & Surroundings
Kuma is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 154 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Riti, 55 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 210 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 72 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° 4' 19" N, 9° 8' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 154 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 128 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:31
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Weather in Kuma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 311 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (247 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.58 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 | 23.1 | 1.8 | 247 | 96 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 2.3 | 237 | 97 | 1,013.7 | 0.76 / 0.76 | 97 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 2.5 | 241 | 75 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 67 | 310.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 1.1 | 285 | 85 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 14 | 298.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 2.0 | 241 | 93 | 1,011.3 | 0.50 / 0.58 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 2.1 | 239 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.9 | 2.6 | 248 | 69 | 1,010.6 | 0.20 / 0.28 | 76 | 501.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 2.3 | 237 | 89 | 1,009.6 | 0.01 / 0.28 | 100 | 266.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.0 | 2.2 | 226 | 95 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 1.8 | 189 | 97 | 1,013.1 | 39.09 / 39.29 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 0.7 | 296 | 81 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 100 | 190.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 1.8 | 205 | 88 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 327.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.6 | 1.2 | 229 | 94 | 1,011.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kuma?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 311 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kuma today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Kuma?
Local time is 08:31. 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 154 m.
Where is Kuma located?
It is at 8.07185, 9.14848 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kuma in?
It is in Nigeria.