Location & Surroundings
Ankema is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 160 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 37 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 325 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bamenda, about 120 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
6° 56' 47" N, 9° 32' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 160 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 87 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:08
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ankema
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ankema, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 693 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 | 27.4 | 1.2 | 70 | 47 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.7 | 150 | 63 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 0.8 | 129 | 74 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 6.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.6 | 1.5 | 39 | 26 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 692.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.8 | 1.1 | 135 | 41 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 418.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 1.7 | 159 | 58 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 0.5 | 172 | 68 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 5.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.0 | 0.7 | 356 | 33 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 687.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.6 | 0.8 | 195 | 46 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 414.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 1.8 | 166 | 60 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 0.8 | 181 | 71 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.4 | 1.1 | 296 | 39 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 680.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.3 | 1.4 | 215 | 53 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 410.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ankema?
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 693 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 Ankema today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Ankema?
Local time is 05:08. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ankema?
Ankema is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ankema?
DEM 160 m.
Where is Ankema located?
It is at 6.94635, 9.53412 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ankema in?
It is in Nigeria.