Location & Surroundings
Malikawa is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 285 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwadabawa, 16 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 520 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 35 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° 13' 8" N, 5° 17' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 285 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 308 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:56
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Malikawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Malikawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 36.6 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 492 W/m2.
Temperature
28.0 C
Wind
3.5 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 28.0 | 3.5 | 82 | 18 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 4.5 | 140 | 21 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.6 | 3.8 | 115 | 12 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 492.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.3 | 2.0 | 180 | 17 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 373.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.7 | 2.9 | 63 | 20 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 4.0 | 83 | 24 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.8 | 3.7 | 105 | 13 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 570.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.9 | 4.2 | 49 | 15 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 390.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.4 | 3.6 | 88 | 19 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 4.0 | 83 | 22 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.7 | 4.5 | 84 | 10 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 569.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.5 | 4.4 | 62 | 14 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 391.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.4 | 4.3 | 85 | 17 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Malikawa?
Now 28.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 36.6 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 492 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 Malikawa today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Malikawa?
Local time is 08:56. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Malikawa?
Malikawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Malikawa?
DEM 285 m.
Where is Malikawa located?
It is at 13.21885, 5.28464 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Malikawa in?
It is in Nigeria.