Location & Surroundings
Achika is a third-order administrative division in Kano State, Nigeria, at 458 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wudil, 16 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 330 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 59 km away.
Overview
Achika is ward of Nigeria.
It is located in Wudil, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Wudil
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 41' 39" N, 8° 55' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 458 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 302 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:12
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Places in Achika
Weather in Achika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Achika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 584 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SW (246 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
69 %
Precip
0.86 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 | 24.1 | 2.7 | 246 | 81 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.8 | 1.2 | 352 | 44 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 584.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.9 | 2.1 | 94 | 49 | 1,009.4 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 47 | 373.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 2.9 | 234 | 74 | 1,012.0 | 0.80 / 0.98 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 1.9 | 259 | 80 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.86 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.7 | 0.0 | 27 | 46 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 496.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.1 | 1.9 | 154 | 54 | 1,009.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 79 | 382.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 5.2 | 157 | 72 | 1,012.0 | 0.08 / 0.16 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.9 | 2.5 | 274 | 77 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 82 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.5 | 1.3 | 337 | 41 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 54 | 579.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.9 | 1.2 | 89 | 47 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 396.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 4.0 | 242 | 72 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.1 | 4.5 | 251 | 81 | 1,012.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 49 | 4.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Achika?
Now 24.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 584 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Achika today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Achika?
Local time is 15:12. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Achika?
Achika is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Achika?
DEM 458 m.
Where is Achika located?
It is at 11.69412, 8.92553 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Achika in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry