Location & Surroundings
Ukwye is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 147 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 31 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 270 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 85 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° 26' 28" N, 9° 20' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 147 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 104 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:41
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ukwye
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ukwye, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 34.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 W/m2.
Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (255 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
44 %
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 | 1.6 | 255 | 68 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 2.0 | 210 | 84 | 1,011.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 1.7 | 208 | 86 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.0 | 2.1 | 237 | 49 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 669.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.0 | 2.4 | 220 | 62 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 402.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 2.7 | 218 | 76 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 2.3 | 215 | 86 | 1,012.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 99 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.3 | 2.6 | 241 | 50 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 656.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.9 | 1.8 | 237 | 62 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 330.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 2.2 | 215 | 79 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 3.8 | 225 | 89 | 1,011.6 | 0.79 / 0.79 | 100 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.7 | 3.8 | 233 | 56 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 97 | 595.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.3 | 2.6 | 215 | 78 | 1,008.5 | 0.08 / 0.12 | 8 | 203.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ukwye?
Now 27.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 34.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 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 Ukwye today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Ukwye?
Local time is 02:41. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ukwye?
Ukwye is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ukwye?
DEM 147 m.
Where is Ukwye located?
It is at 7.44100, 9.33688 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ukwye in?
It is in Nigeria.