Location & Surroundings
Sum is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 347 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Akwanga, 5 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is 97 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 98 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° 55' 0" N, 8° 21' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 347 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 388 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:58
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 35.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 587 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (306 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 23.8 | 1.1 | 306 | 86 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.5 | 1.0 | 210 | 33 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 586.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.8 | 1.4 | 156 | 56 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 324.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 0.7 | 297 | 74 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.0 | 299 | 81 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.4 | 0.5 | 209 | 29 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 616.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.6 | 0.9 | 150 | 51 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 374.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 0.3 | 229 | 67 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.3 | 1.0 | 283 | 85 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.1 | 1.8 | 268 | 39 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 589.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.8 | 3.0 | 191 | 72 | 1,010.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 345.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 0.4 | 20 | 90 | 1,012.0 | 0.60 / 0.62 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.8 | 0.4 | 315 | 92 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 3.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sum?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 35.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 587 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 Sum today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Sum?
Local time is 17:58. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sum?
Sum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sum?
DEM 347 m.
Where is Sum located?
It is at 8.91671, 8.36508 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sum in?
It is in Nigeria.