Location & Surroundings
Namu is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 194 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwolla, 33 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 180 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, about 110 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
8° 41' 16" N, 9° 5' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 194 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17,041 p/km²
- Built-up 40.2%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:43
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Weather in Namu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Namu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 33.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Temperature
33.7 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 33.7 | 1.9 | 242 | 50 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 1.6 | 235 | 67 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 372.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 1.9 | 255 | 83 | 1,010.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 1.4 | 234 | 88 | 1,012.2 | 0.05 / 0.08 | 95 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.2 | 2.8 | 231 | 53 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 72 | 644.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.3 | 2.2 | 254 | 78 | 1,009.8 | 0.18 / 0.21 | 20 | 394.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 2.2 | 259 | 89 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 1.6 | 241 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 5.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.2 | 1.7 | 231 | 50 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 665.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 2.1 | 258 | 74 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 408.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 1.8 | 276 | 82 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 1.1 | 240 | 87 | 1,012.7 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 9 | 5.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 35.0 | 1.8 | 214 | 46 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 63 | 664.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Namu?
Now 33.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 33.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 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 Namu today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Namu?
Local time is 21:43. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Namu?
Namu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Namu?
DEM 194 m.
Where is Namu located?
It is at 8.68767, 9.09107 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Namu in?
It is in Nigeria.