Location & Surroundings
Atako is a settlement in FCT, Nigeria, at 169 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buga, 37 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is 88 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 69 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
8° 26' 55" N, 6° 59' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 169 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:22
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Weather in Atako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Atako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 35.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
0.6 m/s S (159 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 24.2 | 0.6 | 159 | 82 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.4 | 0.1 | 355 | 42 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 631.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.4 | 1.7 | 163 | 62 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 410.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 1.1 | 179 | 73 | 1,011.3 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 0.8 | 155 | 85 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.3 | 1.4 | 215 | 48 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 603.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 1.9 | 151 | 59 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 402.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 1.5 | 172 | 85 | 1,012.0 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.1 | 0.6 | 147 | 91 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.4 | 1.9 | 219 | 50 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 617.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.5 | 2.7 | 191 | 74 | 1,010.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 34 | 382.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 2.2 | 183 | 86 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.9 | 0.7 | 181 | 92 | 1,013.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 19 | 2.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Atako?
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 35.4 C, max wind 1.7 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 Atako today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Atako?
Local time is 15:22. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Atako?
Atako is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Atako?
DEM 169 m.
Where is Atako located?
It is at 8.44865, 6.99105 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Atako in?
It is in Nigeria.