Location & Surroundings
Kya is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 181 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Igbor, 4 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 220 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 32 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° 25' 4" N, 8° 37' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 181 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 309 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:50
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Temperature
32.9 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NW (320 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
16 %
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 | 32.9 | 0.6 | 320 | 52 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.2 | 1.7 | 157 | 62 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 420.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 2.2 | 222 | 80 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 2.6 | 211 | 91 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 5.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.4 | 2.0 | 218 | 57 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 661.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.3 | 3.0 | 192 | 80 | 1,011.3 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 92 | 414.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 2.5 | 208 | 85 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 3.0 | 212 | 90 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.0 | 4.0 | 204 | 67 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 431.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 3.9 | 206 | 81 | 1,011.3 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 71 | 316.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 3.5 | 224 | 88 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 1.9 | 204 | 92 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.7 | 3.4 | 228 | 65 | 1,011.4 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 464.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kya?
Now 32.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 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 Kya today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Kya?
Local time is 19:50. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kya?
Kya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kya?
DEM 181 m.
Where is Kya located?
It is at 7.41772, 8.62351 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kya in?
It is in Nigeria.