Location & Surroundings
Rikofe is a settlement in Kebbi, Nigeria, at 147 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bin Yauri, 17 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 350 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gaya Airport, about 195 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
10° 38' 58" N, 4° 44' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 147 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 740 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:42
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rikofe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rikofe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 33.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 616 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (203 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
49 %
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 | 26.8 | 1.5 | 203 | 72 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 1.9 | 189 | 81 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.3 | 2.7 | 224 | 51 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 615.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 1.8 | 214 | 59 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 448.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.3 | 2.3 | 202 | 68 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 1.9 | 169 | 86 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.7 | 2.8 | 203 | 53 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 612.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.8 | 1.7 | 221 | 64 | 1,009.4 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 1 | 453.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.2 | 2.1 | 209 | 80 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 2.0 | 190 | 87 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.9 | 3.2 | 195 | 53 | 1,011.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 56 | 613.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.1 | 2.8 | 173 | 72 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 0 | 369.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.7 | 1.8 | 207 | 81 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rikofe?
Now 26.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 33.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 616 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 Rikofe today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Rikofe?
Local time is 08:42. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Rikofe?
Rikofe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rikofe?
DEM 147 m.
Where is Rikofe located?
It is at 10.64939, 4.73646 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rikofe in?
It is in Nigeria.