Location & Surroundings
Barkini is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 295 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwandu, 35 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 475 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 52 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° 31' 0" N, 4° 58' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 295 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,386 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:39
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Barkini
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Barkini, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 33.3 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 393 W/m2.
Temperature
33.3 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 33.3 | 1.4 | 189 | 49 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 2.6 | 147 | 91 | 1,011.1 | 14.04 / 14.04 | 100 | 384.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 2.5 | 257 | 87 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 6.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 4.4 | 181 | 91 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.5 | 4.3 | 212 | 65 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 392.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 3.7 | 207 | 78 | 1,010.4 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 100 | 374.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 3.3 | 179 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 2.94 / 3.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 3.4 | 171 | 92 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.5 | 4.0 | 200 | 66 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 287.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 3.2 | 173 | 67 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 456.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 3.1 | 199 | 75 | 1,012.7 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 2.7 | 220 | 82 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.7 | 3.1 | 212 | 52 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 615.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Barkini?
Now 33.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 33.3 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 393 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 Barkini today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Barkini?
Local time is 23:39. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Barkini?
Barkini is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Barkini?
DEM 295 m.
Where is Barkini located?
It is at 12.51667, 4.96667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Barkini in?
It is in Nigeria.