Location & Surroundings
Nkim is a settlement in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, at 75 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Uyo, 6 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 445 km to the north. The nearest airport is Akwa Ibom International Airport, 31 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
5° 4' 27" N, 7° 53' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 75 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,772 p/km²
- Built-up 16.0%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:52
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Nkim
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkim, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (194 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 24.1 | 1.3 | 194 | 96 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 1.0 | 214 | 94 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.9 | 1.3 | 197 | 61 | 1,011.3 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 98 | 536.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 1.9 | 196 | 92 | 1,012.0 | 3.16 / 3.26 | 91 | 220.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.7 | 197 | 96 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 1.0 | 209 | 94 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 2.3 | 179 | 82 | 1,012.4 | 3.62 / 3.62 | 97 | 334.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 1.6 | 195 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 1.64 | 100 | 112.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.0 | 1.5 | 198 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 0.3 | 189 | 94 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.1 | 2.4 | 203 | 62 | 1,011.7 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 68 | 492.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 2.1 | 189 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 3.85 / 4.31 | 72 | 307.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.9 | 2.0 | 218 | 95 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkim?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 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 Nkim today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Nkim?
Local time is 07:52. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Nkim?
Nkim is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nkim?
DEM 75 m.
Where is Nkim located?
It is at 5.07430, 7.88814 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkim in?
It is in Nigeria.