Location & Surroundings
Barakeji is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 411 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kaura Namoda, 8 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 410 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 54 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° 39' 8" N, 6° 37' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 411 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11,028 p/km²
- Built-up 13.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:02
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Weather in Barakeji
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Barakeji, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.7 C with overcast skies and a 6.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 35.7 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 608 W/m2.
Temperature
35.7 C
Wind
6.7 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 35.7 | 6.7 | 89 | 12 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.5 | 3.3 | 104 | 17 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 427.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 1.9 | 88 | 22 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 3.3 | 101 | 26 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.3 | 4.4 | 107 | 12 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 608.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.5 | 3.1 | 93 | 17 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 412.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 1.9 | 98 | 20 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 4.1 | 105 | 21 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 35.7 | 3.8 | 118 | 9 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 630.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.3 | 2.5 | 82 | 14 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 421.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 3.2 | 143 | 16 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 3.3 | 173 | 21 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 35.7 | 2.8 | 145 | 10 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 638.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Barakeji?
Now 35.7 C with overcast skies and a 6.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 35.7 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 608 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 Barakeji today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Barakeji?
Local time is 20:02. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Barakeji?
Barakeji is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Barakeji?
DEM 411 m.
Where is Barakeji located?
It is at 12.65234, 6.63152 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Barakeji in?
It is in Nigeria.