Location & Surroundings
Potiskum is a city in Yobe State, Nigeria with 86,002 inhabitants, at 427 m elevation. The national capital Abuja is about 490 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 160 km away.
Also known as: Putuskum
Overview
Potiskum is Local Government Area in Yobe State, Nigeria.
It is located in Yobe State, North East, Nigeria, Africa.
The population is about 483,000.
Also known as: Potiskum
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Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Yobe State
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 42' 50" N, 11° 4' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 427 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 86,002
- Pop. Density 9,370 p/km²
- Built-up 47.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:23
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Potiskum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potiskum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 38.7 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
4.0 m/s NE (64 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
69 %
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 | 25.6 | 4.0 | 64 | 24 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 38.7 | 6.6 | 65 | 9 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 603.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.0 | 4.6 | 54 | 12 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 341.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 4.4 | 38 | 11 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 3.9 | 56 | 15 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 5.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.8 | 5.8 | 62 | 8 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 652.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.4 | 4.4 | 42 | 13 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 332.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.4 | 4.1 | 29 | 12 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.4 | 1.6 | 107 | 18 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 5.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.6 | 5.5 | 58 | 10 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 626.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.8 | 3.9 | 42 | 14 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 354.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 4.2 | 40 | 16 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.9 | 2.5 | 121 | 26 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 5.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potiskum?
Now 25.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 38.7 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 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 Potiskum today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Potiskum?
Local time is 14:23. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Potiskum?
Potiskum is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Potiskum?
Population about 86,002.
What is the elevation of Potiskum?
DEM 427 m.
Where is Potiskum located?
It is at 11.71391, 11.08108 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potiskum in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
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