Location & Surroundings
Uma is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 122 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 20 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 53 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° 32' 41" N, 9° 4' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 122 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 265 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:07
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Uma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Uma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 29.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 510 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
3.9 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 24.6 | 3.9 | 242 | 92 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 1.2 | 213 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.8 | 3.4 | 208 | 67 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 509.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 2.2 | 212 | 88 | 1,011.6 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 162.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 2.1 | 53 | 86 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 1.5 | 190 | 91 | 1,013.0 | 0.01 / 0.05 | 86 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 2.0 | 227 | 77 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 245.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 1.9 | 268 | 86 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 384.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.0 | 2.2 | 219 | 92 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 2.6 | 216 | 94 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.0 | 3.6 | 244 | 67 | 1,011.2 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 90 | 476.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 2.0 | 238 | 75 | 1,011.1 | 0.09 / 0.22 | 56 | 228.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.9 | 4.6 | 223 | 86 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Uma?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 29.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 510 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 Uma today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Uma?
Local time is 07:07. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Uma?
Uma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Uma?
DEM 122 m.
Where is Uma located?
It is at 7.54464, 9.06833 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Uma in?
It is in Nigeria.