Location & Surroundings
Rikaka is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 270 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rabah, 21 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 505 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 60 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° 12' 44" N, 5° 40' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 270 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 116 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:20
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Rikaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rikaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 34.2 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 488 W/m2.
Temperature
31.7 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (203 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 31.7 | 2.5 | 203 | 51 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.7 | 1.7 | 214 | 49 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 369.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 4.2 | 232 | 69 | 1,011.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 2.0 | 230 | 72 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.2 | 2.5 | 281 | 44 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 488.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.7 | 2.5 | 260 | 41 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 466.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.6 | 4.6 | 201 | 69 | 1,011.4 | 1.05 / 1.05 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 3.0 | 216 | 78 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 34.8 | 5.7 | 260 | 46 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 481.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.1 | 2.9 | 266 | 46 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 464.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.2 | 7.0 | 228 | 64 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 5.3 | 235 | 79 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 34.3 | 6.1 | 254 | 46 | 1,010.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 51 | 530.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rikaka?
Now 31.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 34.2 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 488 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 Rikaka today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Rikaka?
Local time is 20:20. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Rikaka?
Rikaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rikaka?
DEM 270 m.
Where is Rikaka located?
It is at 13.21211, 5.67552 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rikaka in?
It is in Nigeria.