Location & Surroundings
Mkungu is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 161 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 24 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 48 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° 18' 40" N, 8° 47' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 161 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 174 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:15
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mkungu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mkungu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 33.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
2.6 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 | 24.9 | 2.6 | 189 | 89 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.3 | 3.0 | 208 | 55 | 1,008.5 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 15 | 645.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 3.2 | 217 | 75 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 362.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 3.8 | 212 | 84 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 3.4 | 210 | 92 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.2 | 3.2 | 234 | 60 | 1,010.3 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 90 | 467.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 1.6 | 242 | 76 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 49 | 185.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 1.6 | 226 | 82 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.6 | 2.9 | 211 | 91 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.9 | 3.0 | 241 | 55 | 1,009.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 87 | 571.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.3 | 2.8 | 192 | 78 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 256.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 4.0 | 212 | 84 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.4 | 3.3 | 209 | 91 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mkungu?
Now 24.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 33.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 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 Mkungu today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Mkungu?
Local time is 16:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mkungu?
Mkungu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mkungu?
DEM 161 m.
Where is Mkungu located?
It is at 7.31121, 8.78757 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mkungu in?
It is in Nigeria.