Location & Surroundings
Orukim is a settlement in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, at 26 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Esuk Oron, 18 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 495 km to the north. The nearest airport is Akwa Ibom International Airport, 27 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° 39' 21" N, 8° 10' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 26 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,017 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:15
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Orukim
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Orukim, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 29.5 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. Precip around 2.0 mm. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Temperature
29.5 C
Wind
3.5 m/s S (176 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.97 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 | 29.5 | 3.5 | 176 | 70 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 2.4 | 208 | 85 | 1,011.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 419.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 2.0 | 222 | 90 | 1,012.1 | 0.03 / 0.05 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 2.1 | 226 | 88 | 1,012.9 | 0.17 / 0.23 | 83 | 4.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.6 | 4.3 | 202 | 76 | 1,011.4 | 1.74 / 1.97 | 36 | 605.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 3.2 | 210 | 88 | 1,011.4 | 1.72 / 3.68 | 97 | 393.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 2.4 | 325 | 92 | 1,012.6 | 1.08 / 4.77 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 1.8 | 190 | 88 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 93 | 4.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.3 | 3.6 | 204 | 75 | 1,011.4 | 0.33 / 0.36 | 90 | 526.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 3.2 | 216 | 87 | 1,011.5 | 2.44 / 2.80 | 6 | 390.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 1.6 | 231 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 0.62 / 3.42 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 1.3 | 328 | 91 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 1.22 | 99 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.8 | 0.7 | 82 | 89 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 105.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Orukim?
Now 29.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 29.5 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. Precip around 2.0 mm. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Orukim today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Orukim?
Local time is 21:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Orukim?
Orukim is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Orukim?
DEM 26 m.
Where is Orukim located?
It is at 4.65575, 8.17891 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Orukim in?
It is in Nigeria.