Location & Surroundings
Ankata is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 383 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Keffi, 27 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is 48 km to the west. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 74 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° 4' 53" N, 7° 56' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 383 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:52
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ankata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ankata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 34.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (247 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,013.1 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 | 23.9 | 0.7 | 247 | 86 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 0.9 | 58 | 83 | 1,014.1 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 88 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.7 | 1.6 | 48 | 26 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 638.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 1.2 | 150 | 47 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 415.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 1.2 | 64 | 63 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 0.9 | 63 | 71 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.7 | 1.3 | 197 | 39 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 639.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.2 | 1.8 | 171 | 61 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 386.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.2 | 0.7 | 126 | 79 | 1,012.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 0.5 | 17 | 85 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.3 | 1.1 | 199 | 39 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 594.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.8 | 3.0 | 194 | 64 | 1,011.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 21 | 386.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.8 | 1.5 | 148 | 91 | 1,012.9 | 0.75 / 0.76 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ankata?
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 34.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 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 Ankata today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Ankata?
Local time is 09:52. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ankata?
Ankata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ankata?
DEM 383 m.
Where is Ankata located?
It is at 9.08133, 7.93387 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ankata in?
It is in Nigeria.