Location & Surroundings
Jankar is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 230 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwolla, 50 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 215 km to the west. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 115 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
8° 27' 16" N, 9° 20' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 230 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 433 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:13
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Jankar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jankar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 36.2 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 519 W/m2.
Temperature
36.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (87 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 36.2 | 1.3 | 87 | 33 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.7 | 4.0 | 196 | 57 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 279.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 2.5 | 253 | 79 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 1.9 | 229 | 87 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 4.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.7 | 0.9 | 174 | 38 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 519.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 0.7 | 151 | 47 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 286.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 1.6 | 304 | 62 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 1.0 | 232 | 66 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 37.2 | 0.9 | 310 | 29 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 631.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.5 | 1.3 | 227 | 33 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 380.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 1.7 | 282 | 72 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 1.8 | 256 | 81 | 1,015.4 | 0.73 / 0.73 | 100 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.9 | 1.5 | 255 | 33 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 10 | 578.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jankar?
Now 36.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 36.2 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 519 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 Jankar today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Jankar?
Local time is 00:13. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Jankar?
Jankar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jankar?
DEM 230 m.
Where is Jankar located?
It is at 8.45436, 9.34578 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jankar in?
It is in Nigeria.