Location & Surroundings
Alkanmu is a third-order administrative division in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 317 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rabah, 15 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 510 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 30 km away.
Overview
Alkanmu is ward in Sokoto State, Nigeria.
It is located in Wurno, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Wurno
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 7' 58" N, 5° 22' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 317 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:11
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Places in Alkanmu
Weather in Alkanmu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alkanmu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 35.6 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 W/m2.
Temperature
35.1 C
Wind
2.9 m/s NW (296 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
31 %
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 | 35.1 | 2.9 | 296 | 39 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.1 | 2.6 | 285 | 43 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 471.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.5 | 3.6 | 229 | 57 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.2 | 4.6 | 215 | 70 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.6 | 5.2 | 242 | 43 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 621.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.1 | 5.4 | 220 | 61 | 1,007.3 | 0.66 / 0.66 | 43 | 372.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 5.9 | 213 | 73 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 4.7 | 215 | 83 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 96 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.3 | 6.2 | 234 | 52 | 1,010.5 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 48 | 469.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.4 | 2.4 | 232 | 58 | 1,008.0 | 0.18 / 0.23 | 21 | 378.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 5.2 | 169 | 83 | 1,010.6 | 0.63 / 0.87 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 4.1 | 203 | 88 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 27 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.3 | 4.6 | 198 | 50 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 610.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alkanmu?
Now 35.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 35.6 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 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 Alkanmu today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Alkanmu?
Local time is 20:11. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Alkanmu?
Alkanmu is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Alkanmu?
DEM 317 m.
Where is Alkanmu located?
It is at 13.13285, 5.36875 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alkanmu in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry