Location & Surroundings
Meku is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 166 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 21 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 270 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 76 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° 7' 55" N, 8° 59' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 166 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 276 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:32
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Meku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Meku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 612 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
3.7 m/s SW (207 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 25.2 | 3.7 | 207 | 82 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 3.9 | 227 | 93 | 1,014.6 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 2.1 | 252 | 94 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.1 | 0.2 | 149 | 50 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 612.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.0 | 0.7 | 350 | 49 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 411.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 3.4 | 215 | 73 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 4.4 | 222 | 89 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.5 | 2.6 | 234 | 49 | 1,013.3 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 49 | 661.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.0 | 4.5 | 200 | 66 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 285.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 5.8 | 224 | 85 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 4.7 | 222 | 92 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.3 | 3.4 | 238 | 49 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 660.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.7 | 3.8 | 227 | 67 | 1,013.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 51 | 297.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Meku?
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 612 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 Meku today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Meku?
Local time is 05:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Meku?
Meku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Meku?
DEM 166 m.
Where is Meku located?
It is at 7.13204, 8.99795 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Meku in?
It is in Nigeria.