Location & Surroundings
Ukum is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 149 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 18 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 250 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 61 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° 30' 7" N, 9° 7' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 149 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 114 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:31
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ukum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ukum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 33.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
77 %
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 | 24.4 | 1.5 | 233 | 87 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.1 | 2.4 | 256 | 51 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 613.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.6 | 2.8 | 215 | 66 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 398.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 2.3 | 207 | 81 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 2.3 | 232 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.5 | 2.8 | 237 | 51 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 658.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.5 | 3.5 | 206 | 70 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 398.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 2.5 | 222 | 83 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.3 | 2.8 | 231 | 88 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.8 | 2.9 | 234 | 52 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 645.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.1 | 3.2 | 218 | 68 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 321.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 3.9 | 228 | 79 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.6 | 3.1 | 216 | 89 | 1,012.1 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 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 Ukum?
Now 24.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 33.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 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 Ukum today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Ukum?
Local time is 15:31. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ukum?
Ukum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ukum?
DEM 149 m.
Where is Ukum located?
It is at 7.50208, 9.13183 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ukum in?
It is in Nigeria.