Location & Surroundings
Bakinkuja is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 418 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chakwama, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 355 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, about 110 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
11° 27' 43" N, 9° 35' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 418 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,043 p/km²
- Built-up 7.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:01
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Weather in Bakinkuja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakinkuja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 34.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.
Temperature
31.1 C
Wind
2.3 m/s W (253 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 31.1 | 2.3 | 253 | 49 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.3 | 3.1 | 217 | 61 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 298.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 2.0 | 263 | 76 | 1,010.7 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 2.3 | 194 | 80 | 1,011.6 | 0.13 / 0.61 | 95 | 4.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.3 | 0.9 | 233 | 42 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 607.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 4.3 | 259 | 78 | 1,008.8 | 2.39 / 2.39 | 100 | 349.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 2.9 | 240 | 88 | 1,011.0 | 4.33 / 6.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 2.3 | 232 | 85 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.7 | 1.6 | 207 | 58 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 279.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 1.0 | 36 | 80 | 1,010.0 | 0.98 / 0.98 | 29 | 194.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 6.1 | 63 | 91 | 1,014.9 | 8.89 / 9.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 3.9 | 207 | 90 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 4.74 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.7 | 2.0 | 181 | 71 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 100 | 163.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakinkuja?
Now 31.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 34.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 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 Bakinkuja today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Bakinkuja?
Local time is 21:01. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bakinkuja?
Bakinkuja is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bakinkuja?
DEM 418 m.
Where is Bakinkuja located?
It is at 11.46201, 9.59817 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakinkuja in?
It is in Nigeria.