Location & Surroundings
Uka is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 158 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 12 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 280 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 91 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° 16' 26" N, 9° 18' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 158 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 166 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:14
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Uka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Uka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 31.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 W/m2.
Temperature
27.2 C
Wind
2.8 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,012.4 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 | 27.2 | 2.8 | 224 | 77 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 1.7 | 206 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 117.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 0.8 | 46 | 91 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 1.9 | 228 | 92 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.6 | 1.1 | 329 | 58 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 575.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 1.0 | 74 | 81 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 310.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 1.2 | 223 | 86 | 1,010.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 2.0 | 241 | 92 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 6.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.9 | 3.2 | 249 | 68 | 1,010.8 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 91 | 514.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 2.3 | 232 | 81 | 1,010.9 | 0.43 / 0.56 | 92 | 248.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 4.0 | 231 | 89 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 3.0 | 244 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 6.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.1 | 3.4 | 239 | 55 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 695.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Uka?
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 31.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 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 Uka today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Uka?
Local time is 21:14. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Uka?
Uka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Uka?
DEM 158 m.
Where is Uka located?
It is at 7.27391, 9.31200 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Uka in?
It is in Nigeria.