Location & Surroundings
Okpen is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 137 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makurdi, 40 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 170 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 40 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° 3' 36" N, 8° 40' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 137 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 193 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:17
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Weather in Okpen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Okpen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 34.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Temperature
34.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (330 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
21 %
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 | 34.6 | 1.1 | 330 | 43 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.8 | 2.2 | 184 | 56 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 403.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 1.8 | 251 | 72 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 1.9 | 212 | 86 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 4.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.6 | 1.7 | 235 | 50 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 644.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.1 | 2.1 | 205 | 63 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 396.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 1.8 | 263 | 84 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 2.0 | 203 | 87 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 3.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.7 | 2.5 | 223 | 55 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 571.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 3.6 | 206 | 77 | 1,010.6 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 38 | 317.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 2.6 | 230 | 89 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 1.5 | 238 | 91 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 4.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.0 | 2.9 | 229 | 60 | 1,011.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 515.1 | 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 Okpen?
Now 34.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 34.6 C, max wind 2.2 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 Okpen today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Okpen?
Local time is 20:17. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Okpen?
Okpen is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Okpen?
DEM 137 m.
Where is Okpen located?
It is at 8.06001, 8.67336 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Okpen in?
It is in Nigeria.