Location & Surroundings
Uke is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 118 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 11 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 260 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 70 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° 21' 12" N, 9° 8' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 118 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 134 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:31
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Uke
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Uke, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 30.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 24.2 | 1.3 | 204 | 90 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 1.3 | 193 | 94 | 1,013.4 | 2.60 / 2.60 | 100 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.6 | 1.0 | 249 | 61 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 89 | 545.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Uke?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 30.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 546 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 Uke today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Uke?
Local time is 06:31. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Uke?
Uke is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Uke?
DEM 118 m.
Where is Uke located?
It is at 7.35346, 9.14136 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Uke in?
It is in Nigeria.