Location & Surroundings
Badaka is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 284 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwandu, 27 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 485 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 51 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° 35' 45" N, 4° 52' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 284 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 39 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:09
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Badaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Badaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 37.0 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 631 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
4.4 m/s E (85 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
12 %
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 | 23.0 | 4.4 | 85 | 24 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.0 | 6.8 | 86 | 11 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 630.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.5 | 3.2 | 62 | 16 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 445.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 2.8 | 176 | 26 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 1.6 | 174 | 40 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.1 | 1.6 | 180 | 18 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 607.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.7 | 2.0 | 107 | 21 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 433.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 1.8 | 148 | 24 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.6 | 2.8 | 124 | 25 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.2 | 2.0 | 127 | 11 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 602.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.9 | 1.8 | 87 | 16 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 386.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 3.8 | 169 | 20 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.0 | 3.3 | 170 | 36 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 1.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Badaka?
Now 23.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 37.0 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 631 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 Badaka today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Badaka?
Local time is 14:09. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Badaka?
Badaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Badaka?
DEM 284 m.
Where is Badaka located?
It is at 12.59575, 4.87700 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Badaka in?
It is in Nigeria.