Location & Surroundings
Alhassan is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 246 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tambuwal, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 485 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, 29 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
12° 22' 16" N, 4° 36' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 246 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,619 p/km²
- Built-up 11.7%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:33
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Alhassan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alhassan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 35.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 489 W/m2.
Temperature
31.7 C
Wind
3.7 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 31.7 | 3.7 | 76 | 15 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 2.4 | 121 | 20 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 3.4 | 170 | 43 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.8 | 3.1 | 144 | 21 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 489.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.6 | 3.3 | 16 | 21 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 279.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 2.6 | 93 | 23 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 3.3 | 87 | 26 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.8 | 2.7 | 120 | 13 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 570.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.8 | 3.6 | 56 | 17 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 406.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 4.3 | 83 | 19 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 3.9 | 107 | 24 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.9 | 2.9 | 121 | 13 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 568.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.0 | 3.6 | 63 | 15 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 401.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alhassan?
Now 31.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 35.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 489 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 Alhassan today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Alhassan?
Local time is 05:33. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Alhassan?
Alhassan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Alhassan?
DEM 246 m.
Where is Alhassan located?
It is at 12.37100, 4.60994 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alhassan in?
It is in Nigeria.