Location & Surroundings
Nkst is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 176 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Igbor, 37 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 215 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 28 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° 39' 39" N, 8° 52' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 176 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 405 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:56
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Nkst
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkst, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 33.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
33.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (264 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,010.8 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 | 33.7 | 0.9 | 264 | 48 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.4 | 2.0 | 179 | 60 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 406.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 2.0 | 234 | 74 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 2.4 | 214 | 89 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.0 | 2.2 | 231 | 54 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 642.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 2.7 | 204 | 70 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 400.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 2.1 | 216 | 83 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 2.4 | 220 | 88 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 31.9 | 3.6 | 219 | 59 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 501.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 4.3 | 208 | 81 | 1,010.7 | 1.52 / 1.52 | 75 | 294.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 3.3 | 233 | 86 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 1.8 | 219 | 91 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.6 | 3.3 | 241 | 61 | 1,011.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 501.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkst?
Now 33.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 33.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 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 Nkst today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Nkst?
Local time is 00:56. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Nkst?
Nkst is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nkst?
DEM 176 m.
Where is Nkst located?
It is at 7.66084, 8.86882 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkst in?
It is in Nigeria.