Location & Surroundings
Kup is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 718 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pankshin, 20 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 230 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 91 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° 12' 53" N, 9° 34' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 718 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 169 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:16
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kup
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kup, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 34.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 W/m2.
Temperature
34.5 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 34.5 | 2.6 | 92 | 19 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 0.7 | 254 | 31 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 397.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 2.7 | 253 | 55 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 1.4 | 279 | 65 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 5.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.6 | 2.3 | 65 | 21 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 658.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.5 | 0.8 | 282 | 30 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 353.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 1.8 | 270 | 43 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 2.2 | 268 | 63 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 4.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 34.8 | 1.8 | 140 | 28 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 654.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 2.4 | 240 | 57 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 382.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 2.0 | 262 | 64 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 1.8 | 251 | 70 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 5.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 35.2 | 2.2 | 115 | 28 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 662.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kup?
Now 34.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 34.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 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 Kup today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Kup?
Local time is 21:16. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kup?
Kup is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kup?
DEM 718 m.
Where is Kup located?
It is at 9.21471, 9.58023 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kup in?
It is in Nigeria.