Location & Surroundings
Ukesa is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 198 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 13 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 47 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' 25" N, 8° 56' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 198 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 281 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:47
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ukesa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ukesa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 32.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (220 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 24.2 | 1.7 | 220 | 87 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.6 | 2.6 | 240 | 53 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 604.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.4 | 3.3 | 212 | 69 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 406.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 2.5 | 208 | 80 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 2.9 | 231 | 85 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.1 | 3.0 | 231 | 53 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 657.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 3.7 | 205 | 73 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 399.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 2.7 | 217 | 83 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.0 | 3.2 | 227 | 89 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.4 | 3.1 | 228 | 53 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 648.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.0 | 3.6 | 218 | 70 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 356.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.4 | 4.1 | 221 | 81 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.4 | 3.3 | 213 | 90 | 1,012.1 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 100 | 4.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ukesa?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 32.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 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 Ukesa today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Ukesa?
Local time is 14:47. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ukesa?
Ukesa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ukesa?
DEM 198 m.
Where is Ukesa located?
It is at 7.42358, 8.93616 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ukesa in?
It is in Nigeria.