Location & Surroundings
Ukanan is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 115 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 22 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 205 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 44 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° 25' 19" N, 8° 19' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 115 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 544 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:10
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Weather in Ukanan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ukanan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 33.2 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 613 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
3.7 m/s SW (203 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,014.4 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 | 24.9 | 3.7 | 203 | 82 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 1.9 | 202 | 93 | 1,015.0 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 81 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.2 | 1.0 | 161 | 51 | 1,013.6 | 0.21 / 0.36 | 76 | 612.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.2 | 1.9 | 173 | 59 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 357.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 2.5 | 201 | 78 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 1.5 | 205 | 88 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.4 | 0.7 | 71 | 45 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 642.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.1 | 0.8 | 214 | 54 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 403.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.5 | 2.0 | 196 | 72 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 1.7 | 202 | 86 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.7 | 1.3 | 102 | 39 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 645.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.7 | 1.1 | 194 | 49 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 406.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.0 | 2.6 | 210 | 73 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ukanan?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 33.2 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 613 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 Ukanan today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Ukanan?
Local time is 08:10. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ukanan?
Ukanan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ukanan?
DEM 115 m.
Where is Ukanan located?
It is at 7.42185, 8.33084 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ukanan in?
It is in Nigeria.