Location & Surroundings
Rakuma is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 276 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tambuwal, 10 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 475 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, 39 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
12° 20' 0" N, 4° 42' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 276 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 498 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:38
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Rakuma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rakuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 37.9 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
3.3 m/s E (90 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 23.9 | 3.3 | 90 | 27 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.9 | 5.7 | 99 | 12 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 603.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.3 | 3.4 | 57 | 17 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 430.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 3.6 | 86 | 19 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 3.6 | 108 | 23 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.7 | 5.1 | 101 | 10 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 610.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.7 | 2.2 | 56 | 15 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 423.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 1.2 | 176 | 20 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.3 | 3.7 | 156 | 27 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.7 | 2.7 | 158 | 17 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 595.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.6 | 1.7 | 283 | 21 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 421.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 1.3 | 137 | 24 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.6 | 3.1 | 201 | 29 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 1.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rakuma?
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 37.9 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 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 Rakuma today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Rakuma?
Local time is 14:38. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Rakuma?
Rakuma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rakuma?
DEM 276 m.
Where is Rakuma located?
It is at 12.33333, 4.70000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rakuma in?
It is in Nigeria.