Location & Surroundings
Nyikusum is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 456 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jalingo, 55 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 440 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 140 km away.
Also known as: Yunkussum
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° 24' 38" N, 11° 28' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 456 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 242 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:01
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Nyikusum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nyikusum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 28.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 4.6 mm. Solar peaks near 421 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (117 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
4.55 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 | 22.9 | 0.9 | 117 | 96 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 0.6 | 127 | 95 | 1,012.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 7.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 1.8 | 307 | 76 | 1,010.4 | 0.35 / 0.38 | 50 | 420.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 0.9 | 30 | 92 | 1,010.3 | 4.50 / 4.88 | 100 | 383.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 1.2 | 98 | 93 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 4.55 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 0.6 | 344 | 95 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.3 | 1.7 | 288 | 74 | 1,010.1 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 91 | 504.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 0.9 | 314 | 93 | 1,009.7 | 1.27 / 1.61 | 18 | 305.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.7 | 0.3 | 157 | 98 | 1,011.9 | 0.46 / 2.07 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 0.6 | 238 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.95 | 36 | 8.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 1.0 | 255 | 75 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 94 | 484.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 2.8 | 77 | 92 | 1,011.2 | 7.02 / 7.38 | 100 | 322.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.8 | 0.9 | 176 | 97 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 3.46 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nyikusum?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 28.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 4.6 mm. Solar peaks near 421 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Nyikusum today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Nyikusum?
Local time is 09:01. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Nyikusum?
Nyikusum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nyikusum?
DEM 456 m.
Where is Nyikusum located?
It is at 8.41049, 11.46747 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nyikusum in?
It is in Nigeria.