Location & Surroundings
Ukon is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 136 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 235 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° 12' 5" N, 8° 33' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 136 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 147 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:15
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ukon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ukon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 W/m2.
Temperature
31.9 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (237 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 31.9 | 2.3 | 237 | 57 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 2.6 | 201 | 73 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 392.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 2.1 | 209 | 84 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 2.5 | 240 | 90 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 4.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.8 | 2.3 | 220 | 55 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 672.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 3.0 | 186 | 72 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 420.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 3.3 | 215 | 87 | 1,011.2 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 2.5 | 199 | 92 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 5.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.1 | 2.2 | 215 | 55 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 671.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.3 | 2.3 | 208 | 70 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 413.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 2.8 | 222 | 81 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 3.3 | 204 | 91 | 1,012.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 3.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.7 | 3.8 | 218 | 65 | 1,009.8 | 0.02 / 0.06 | 100 | 478.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ukon?
Now 31.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 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 Ukon today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Ukon?
Local time is 23:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ukon?
Ukon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ukon?
DEM 136 m.
Where is Ukon located?
It is at 7.20131, 8.55039 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ukon in?
It is in Nigeria.