Location & Surroundings
Uko is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 80 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makurdi, 3 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 185 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 14 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° 44' 2" N, 8° 29' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 80 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,564 p/km²
- Built-up 33.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:47
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Uko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Uko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 33.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 W/m2.
Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
2.3 m/s S (174 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 27.8 | 2.3 | 174 | 66 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 1.9 | 235 | 81 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 2.0 | 207 | 89 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.5 | 1.3 | 220 | 53 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 645.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.8 | 2.2 | 191 | 64 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 400.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 1.7 | 223 | 86 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 2.6 | 211 | 87 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 3.2 | 208 | 65 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 503.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.6 | 3.3 | 199 | 75 | 1,010.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 72 | 340.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 3.3 | 221 | 87 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 1.6 | 219 | 92 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.6 | 2.4 | 240 | 68 | 1,011.2 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 96 | 348.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.5 | 2.5 | 193 | 81 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 32 | 232.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Uko?
Now 27.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 33.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 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 Uko today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Uko?
Local time is 05:47. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Uko?
Uko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Uko?
DEM 80 m.
Where is Uko located?
It is at 7.73382, 8.49279 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Uko in?
It is in Nigeria.