Location & Surroundings
Upu is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 164 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ochobo, 21 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 215 km to the north. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 73 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' 30" N, 8° 9' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 164 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,715 p/km²
- Built-up 10.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:31
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Upu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Upu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (210 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 25.4 | 2.3 | 210 | 88 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 2.1 | 199 | 94 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.4 | 2.0 | 229 | 61 | 1,009.7 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 99 | 480.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 2.0 | 214 | 78 | 1,009.1 | 0.10 / 0.28 | 62 | 255.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 2.8 | 215 | 87 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 2.1 | 197 | 92 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.9 | 2.5 | 199 | 63 | 1,009.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 460.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.0 | 2.8 | 210 | 80 | 1,009.4 | 0.10 / 0.17 | 92 | 255.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.8 | 3.0 | 215 | 89 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 2.8 | 202 | 92 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.5 | 2.5 | 264 | 66 | 1,010.3 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 95 | 255.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 2.1 | 198 | 78 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 99 | 242.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.0 | 3.3 | 197 | 92 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Upu?
Now 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 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 Upu today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Upu?
Local time is 10:31. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Upu?
Upu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Upu?
DEM 164 m.
Where is Upu located?
It is at 7.22507, 8.16343 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Upu in?
It is in Nigeria.