Location & Surroundings
Ankwa is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 483 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kafanchan, 38 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is 88 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 79 km away.
Also known as: Akwa
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° 14' 26" N, 8° 16' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 483 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 297 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:07
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ankwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ankwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 35.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 W/m2.
Temperature
34.9 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (259 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 34.9 | 1.2 | 259 | 33 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.9 | 2.3 | 165 | 63 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 395.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 1.0 | 357 | 76 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 0.5 | 46 | 79 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.6 | 1.6 | 221 | 35 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 632.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.9 | 1.8 | 164 | 59 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 391.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 1.4 | 336 | 73 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 1.2 | 358 | 77 | 1,011.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 1 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 38.2 | 1.1 | 173 | 18 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 648.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 1.2 | 201 | 58 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 403.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 0.6 | 167 | 82 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 0.8 | 60 | 89 | 1,012.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 35.0 | 1.1 | 182 | 34 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 570.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ankwa?
Now 34.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 35.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 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 Ankwa today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Ankwa?
Local time is 23:07. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ankwa?
Ankwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ankwa?
DEM 483 m.
Where is Ankwa located?
It is at 9.24054, 8.27229 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ankwa in?
It is in Nigeria.