Location & Surroundings
Fakka is a third-order administrative division in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 238 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwandu, 34 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 490 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 43 km away.
Overview
Fakka is ward in Sokoto State, Nigeria.
It is located in Yabo, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Yabo
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 40' 6" N, 4° 54' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 238 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 25 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:58
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Weather in Fakka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fakka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 39.7 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 W/m2.
Temperature
28.5 C
Wind
3.4 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 28.5 | 3.4 | 94 | 23 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 3.2 | 91 | 26 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 39.7 | 6.3 | 99 | 10 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 589.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.2 | 3.4 | 88 | 15 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 411.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.7 | 4.2 | 65 | 19 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 4.0 | 119 | 22 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.6 | 4.9 | 117 | 11 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 573.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.4 | 2.6 | 80 | 13 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 400.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.7 | 2.9 | 71 | 16 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 3.6 | 95 | 18 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.9 | 3.8 | 103 | 8 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 588.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.5 | 1.8 | 86 | 13 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 416.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.1 | 3.4 | 83 | 14 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fakka?
Now 28.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 39.7 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 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 Fakka today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Fakka?
Local time is 12:58. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Fakka?
Fakka is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Fakka?
DEM 238 m.
Where is Fakka located?
It is at 12.66827, 4.90340 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fakka in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry