Location & Surroundings
Nkek is a settlement in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, at 40 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Abak, 26 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 465 km to the north. The nearest airport is Akwa Ibom International Airport, 57 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
4° 53' 42" N, 7° 34' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 40 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,258 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:42
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Nkek
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkek, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 31.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 616 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
2.7 m/s S (187 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
2.74 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 | 2.7 | 187 | 90 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 1.8 | 232 | 93 | 1,015.4 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 0.7 | 167 | 92 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.6 | 2.2 | 208 | 57 | 1,013.8 | 0.81 / 0.81 | 56 | 615.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 2.2 | 209 | 87 | 1,013.8 | 1.93 / 2.74 | 8 | 273.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 1.6 | 218 | 92 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 1.1 | 234 | 92 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 5 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.0 | 1.0 | 169 | 57 | 1,012.8 | 0.66 / 0.67 | 77 | 611.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.5 | 2.0 | 185 | 88 | 1,013.0 | 2.11 / 2.79 | 5 | 319.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 1.8 | 217 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.84 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 1.0 | 180 | 93 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 14 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.1 | 2.0 | 178 | 62 | 1,012.4 | 1.00 / 1.06 | 87 | 542.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.3 | 2.3 | 194 | 90 | 1,012.5 | 3.44 / 4.50 | 50 | 341.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkek?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 31.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 616 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Nkek today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Nkek?
Local time is 04:42. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Nkek?
Nkek is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nkek?
DEM 40 m.
Where is Nkek located?
It is at 4.89499, 7.57431 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkek in?
It is in Nigeria.