Location & Surroundings
Usum is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 142 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wukari, 38 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 320 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 155 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° 37' 6" N, 10° 0' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 142 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 123 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:48
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Usum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Usum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 37.2 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Temperature
29.4 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (235 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 29.4 | 0.5 | 235 | 45 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 1.4 | 220 | 61 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 1.2 | 216 | 75 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 5.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.2 | 0.5 | 326 | 34 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 660.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.1 | 0.9 | 188 | 43 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 385.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 1.8 | 214 | 66 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 1.3 | 259 | 83 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.2 | 2.2 | 270 | 42 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 634.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.1 | 1.9 | 246 | 49 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 379.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.1 | 1.7 | 245 | 76 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 2.1 | 244 | 81 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.2 | 2.4 | 271 | 48 | 1,012.5 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 69 | 475.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.3 | 2.4 | 204 | 66 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 83 | 261.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Usum?
Now 29.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 37.2 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 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 Usum today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Usum?
Local time is 03:48. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Usum?
Usum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Usum?
DEM 142 m.
Where is Usum located?
It is at 7.61837, 10.00387 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Usum in?
It is in Nigeria.