Location & Surroundings
Hunkuyi is a town in Kaduna State, Nigeria with 8,465 inhabitants, at 653 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Danja, 16 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 245 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 16 km away.
Overview
Hunkuyi is a village.
It is located in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Also known as: HA Hukunyi, Hunkuyi
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Kaduna State
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 16' 0" N, 7° 38' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 653 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 8,465
- Pop. Density 12,721 p/km²
- Built-up 25.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:42
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Nearby
Weather in Hunkuyi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hunkuyi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 32.0 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
4.1 m/s NE (43 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 24.6 | 4.1 | 43 | 22 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 3.8 | 47 | 22 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.3 | 4.1 | 64 | 24 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.0 | 6.2 | 68 | 11 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 615.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 3.8 | 46 | 17 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 390.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 4.0 | 51 | 18 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.7 | 4.2 | 57 | 22 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.8 | 5.9 | 76 | 12 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 613.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.5 | 3.8 | 44 | 18 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 389.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 3.8 | 47 | 20 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 3.8 | 66 | 21 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.6 | 4.9 | 74 | 11 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 615.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.4 | 3.8 | 43 | 17 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 390.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hunkuyi?
Now 24.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 32.0 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 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 Hunkuyi today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Hunkuyi?
Local time is 06:42. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Hunkuyi?
Hunkuyi is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Hunkuyi?
Population about 8,465.
What is the elevation of Hunkuyi?
DEM 653 m.
Where is Hunkuyi located?
It is at 11.26680, 7.64916 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hunkuyi in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry