Location & Surroundings
Lukwa is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 260 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wurno, 7 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 525 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 44 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
13° 17' 0" N, 5° 21' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 260 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,096 p/km²
- Built-up 13.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:43
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lukwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 35.7 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 W/m2.
Temperature
34.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (150 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
46 %
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 | 34.7 | 0.9 | 150 | 37 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.3 | 3.6 | 166 | 41 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 497.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.2 | 3.4 | 310 | 57 | 1,011.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.8 | 3.5 | 193 | 65 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.7 | 3.1 | 212 | 41 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 627.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.1 | 2.8 | 195 | 44 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 489.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 5.5 | 215 | 77 | 1,010.7 | 1.42 / 1.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 5.9 | 185 | 78 | 1,012.6 | 0.28 / 1.70 | 96 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.3 | 3.5 | 212 | 49 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 468.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.1 | 2.6 | 264 | 49 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 422.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.9 | 4.3 | 216 | 68 | 1,011.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 3.7 | 230 | 78 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.9 | 5.0 | 222 | 46 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 578.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukwa?
Now 34.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 35.7 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 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 Lukwa today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Lukwa?
Local time is 18:43. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lukwa?
Lukwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lukwa?
DEM 260 m.
Where is Lukwa located?
It is at 13.28320, 5.35963 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukwa in?
It is in Nigeria.