Location & Surroundings
Ukan is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 225 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 5 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 250 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 56 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° 20' 14" N, 8° 57' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 225 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 308 p/km²
- Built-up 9.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:08
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ukan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ukan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 33.6 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Temperature
30.7 C
Wind
2.8 m/s SW (238 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 30.7 | 2.8 | 238 | 64 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.4 | 2.6 | 211 | 73 | 1,009.4 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 66 | 296.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 3.5 | 218 | 85 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 3.8 | 214 | 90 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.6 | 2.7 | 232 | 50 | 1,009.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 651.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 3.4 | 224 | 73 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 384.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 4.9 | 215 | 84 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 3.7 | 226 | 92 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.6 | 3.2 | 237 | 64 | 1,009.7 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 372.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 3.1 | 207 | 77 | 1,010.2 | 0.02 / 0.13 | 98 | 137.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 4.6 | 218 | 88 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 3.3 | 218 | 93 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 5.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.0 | 2.9 | 245 | 49 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 666.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ukan?
Now 30.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 33.6 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 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 Ukan today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Ukan?
Local time is 01:08. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ukan?
Ukan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ukan?
DEM 225 m.
Where is Ukan located?
It is at 7.33710, 8.95766 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ukan in?
It is in Nigeria.