Location & Surroundings
Ukpa is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 201 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 11 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 275 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 84 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° 13' 46" N, 9° 12' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 201 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 326 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:46
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ukpa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ukpa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 31.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 613 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.21 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 | 26.4 | 1.3 | 76 | 75 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.3 | 198 | 90 | 1,012.2 | 0.79 / 0.79 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 1.4 | 201 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 2.05 / 2.84 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.3 | 1.4 | 238 | 59 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 61 | 613.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.9 | 2.0 | 256 | 79 | 1,010.6 | 0.15 / 0.21 | 26 | 330.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 5.2 | 230 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 6.31 / 6.52 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 3.6 | 224 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 0.23 / 6.75 | 92 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.6 | 3.9 | 238 | 68 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 93 | 586.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.7 | 2.8 | 228 | 81 | 1,011.2 | 0.02 / 0.09 | 18 | 301.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 5.0 | 231 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 4.15 / 4.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 3.3 | 230 | 96 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 1.16 | 87 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.4 | 4.7 | 239 | 70 | 1,012.6 | 0.33 / 1.49 | 99 | 575.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.2 | 3.0 | 222 | 83 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 19 | 322.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ukpa?
Now 26.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 31.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 613 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ukpa today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Ukpa?
Local time is 02:46. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ukpa?
Ukpa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ukpa?
DEM 201 m.
Where is Ukpa located?
It is at 7.22947, 9.20648 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ukpa in?
It is in Nigeria.