Location & Surroundings
Kume is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 134 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Igbor, 18 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 235 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 43 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° 20' 5" N, 8° 43' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 134 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 27 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:14
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kume
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kume, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 31.5 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (203 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 24.4 | 1.4 | 203 | 92 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 1.5 | 103 | 91 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.9 | 92 | 84 | 1,012.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.5 | 1.0 | 158 | 58 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 512.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.7 | 2.5 | 250 | 83 | 1,010.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 425.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 1.6 | 203 | 90 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 2.1 | 216 | 94 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.1 | 2.3 | 227 | 62 | 1,010.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 62 | 541.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.7 | 1.0 | 277 | 82 | 1,010.8 | 0.69 / 0.78 | 72 | 332.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 4.2 | 204 | 94 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 2.5 | 227 | 95 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.4 | 3.2 | 231 | 62 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 585.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.8 | 2.2 | 239 | 82 | 1,011.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 9 | 401.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kume?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 31.5 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 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 Kume today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Kume?
Local time is 06:14. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kume?
Kume is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kume?
DEM 134 m.
Where is Kume located?
It is at 7.33461, 8.71839 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kume in?
It is in Nigeria.