Location & Surroundings
Muktu is a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, at 292 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ngala, 26 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 820 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is N'Djamena International Airport, 80 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
12° 8' 0" N, 14° 18' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 292 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:13
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Muktu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Muktu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 38.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 38.5 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 716 W/m2.
Temperature
38.5 C
Wind
6.1 m/s NE (55 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 38.5 | 6.1 | 55 | 11 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.4 | 5.2 | 20 | 16 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 351.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.0 | 5.0 | 22 | 28 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 5.3 | 40 | 28 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 11.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.2 | 4.7 | 23 | 11 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 715.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.5 | 4.4 | 7 | 15 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 356.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 4.8 | 32 | 26 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 3.5 | 49 | 25 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 11.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 36.8 | 3.0 | 32 | 9 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 682.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.8 | 4.1 | 333 | 16 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 309.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 4.3 | 7 | 29 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 2.3 | 54 | 31 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 11.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 36.8 | 2.5 | 26 | 9 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 718.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Muktu?
Now 38.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 38.5 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 716 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 Muktu today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Muktu?
Local time is 00:13. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Muktu?
Muktu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Muktu?
DEM 292 m.
Where is Muktu located?
It is at 12.13333, 14.30000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Muktu in?
It is in Nigeria.