Location & Surroundings
Monkin is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 545 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jalingo, 38 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 460 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, 93 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° 50' 28" N, 11° 41' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 545 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,855 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:52
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Monkin
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Monkin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 W/m2.
Temperature
34.2 C
Wind
2.2 m/s N (2 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 34.2 | 2.2 | 2 | 19 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 0.3 | 214 | 28 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 374.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 1.6 | 218 | 34 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 1.3 | 217 | 46 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 7.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.3 | 2.1 | 1 | 26 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 671.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.6 | 0.5 | 168 | 34 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 330.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.9 | 1.1 | 246 | 39 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 1.4 | 247 | 52 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 4.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 34.1 | 4.3 | 51 | 18 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 568.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.2 | 0.5 | 124 | 23 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 312.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 1.6 | 254 | 29 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 1.7 | 240 | 73 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 6.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.8 | 2.1 | 42 | 22 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 637.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Monkin?
Now 34.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 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 Monkin today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Monkin?
Local time is 20:52. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Monkin?
Monkin is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Monkin?
DEM 545 m.
Where is Monkin located?
It is at 8.84108, 11.69938 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Monkin in?
It is in Nigeria.