Location & Surroundings
Ukume is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 175 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zaki Biam, 20 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 285 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 115 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° 41' 4" N, 9° 39' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 175 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 396 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:41
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ukume
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ukume, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 33.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (234 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
73 %
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 | 25.2 | 1.4 | 234 | 88 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.4 | 1.9 | 264 | 52 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 652.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 2.4 | 206 | 75 | 1,009.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 354.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 2.3 | 221 | 88 | 1,010.4 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 1.3 | 236 | 88 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.0 | 1.6 | 264 | 52 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 680.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 1.9 | 233 | 66 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 408.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 1.6 | 203 | 85 | 1,011.0 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.7 | 0.8 | 182 | 88 | 1,013.3 | 0.37 / 0.59 | 98 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.1 | 1.4 | 291 | 52 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 567.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.9 | 2.0 | 267 | 70 | 1,009.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 37 | 400.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 2.1 | 222 | 88 | 1,010.7 | 0.02 / 0.12 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.2 | 2.3 | 229 | 90 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 5.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ukume?
Now 25.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 33.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 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 Ukume today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Ukume?
Local time is 15:41. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ukume?
Ukume is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ukume?
DEM 175 m.
Where is Ukume located?
It is at 7.68443, 9.65836 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ukume in?
It is in Nigeria.