Location & Surroundings
Ranka is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 523 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bebeji, 15 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 290 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 59 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
11° 32' 54" N, 8° 19' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 523 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,159 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:42
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ranka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ranka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 35.7 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 W/m2.
Temperature
35.7 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 35.7 | 2.1 | 92 | 12 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.6 | 1.8 | 14 | 22 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 410.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 1.6 | 181 | 27 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 227 | 44 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.5 | 1.4 | 29 | 13 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 631.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 3.5 | 5 | 18 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 372.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 0.6 | 355 | 23 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 2.2 | 94 | 26 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 36.4 | 4.5 | 57 | 11 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 653.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 3.2 | 59 | 16 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 387.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.3 | 65 | 22 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 2.3 | 180 | 27 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 36.5 | 4.8 | 76 | 11 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 629.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ranka?
Now 35.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 35.7 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 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 Ranka today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Ranka?
Local time is 20:42. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ranka?
Ranka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ranka?
DEM 523 m.
Where is Ranka located?
It is at 11.54846, 8.32960 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ranka in?
It is in Nigeria.