Location & Surroundings
Askandu is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 364 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kafin Hausa, 19 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 450 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, about 145 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
12° 23' 6" N, 9° 48' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 364 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,007 p/km²
- Built-up 5.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:26
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Weather in Askandu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Askandu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 37.3 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 W/m2.
Temperature
37.2 C
Wind
3.9 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
14 %
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 | 37.2 | 3.9 | 56 | 12 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.3 | 3.9 | 42 | 15 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 382.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 4.4 | 47 | 16 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 3.3 | 64 | 20 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 4.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.3 | 3.0 | 49 | 11 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 657.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.6 | 3.7 | 349 | 13 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 380.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 3.7 | 48 | 14 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 2.7 | 15 | 18 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 4.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 37.9 | 3.2 | 84 | 11 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 644.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.8 | 2.3 | 56 | 16 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 375.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.9 | 2.5 | 10 | 20 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 2.4 | 35 | 23 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 38.6 | 4.8 | 59 | 12 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 632.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Askandu?
Now 37.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 37.3 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 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 Askandu today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Askandu?
Local time is 20:26. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Askandu?
Askandu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Askandu?
DEM 364 m.
Where is Askandu located?
It is at 12.38499, 9.81277 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Askandu in?
It is in Nigeria.