Location & Surroundings
Anka is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 619 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wamba, 21 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 120 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 65 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
9° 7' 51" N, 8° 35' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 619 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 418 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:26
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Anka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Anka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 34.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 544 W/m2.
Temperature
34.8 C
Wind
3.1 m/s SE (142 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,008.7 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 | 34.8 | 3.1 | 142 | 24 | 1,008.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 0.3 | 148 | 50 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 378.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 0.6 | 350 | 59 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 0.9 | 341 | 69 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.9 | 1.3 | 216 | 30 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 543.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 1.4 | 134 | 67 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 385.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 1.3 | 4 | 81 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 1.2 | 339 | 79 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 4.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.0 | 1.8 | 195 | 29 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 593.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 0.6 | 135 | 56 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 330.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 0.7 | 341 | 68 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 0.8 | 340 | 84 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 4.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.0 | 2.6 | 235 | 37 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 616.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Anka?
Now 34.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 34.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 544 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 Anka today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Anka?
Local time is 23:26. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Anka?
Anka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Anka?
DEM 619 m.
Where is Anka located?
It is at 9.13077, 8.58389 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Anka in?
It is in Nigeria.