Location & Surroundings
Saakwagh is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 185 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 230 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 49 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
7° 16' 0" N, 8° 32' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 185 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 172 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:02
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Saakwagh
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Saakwagh, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 32.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 675 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (225 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 24.2 | 2.2 | 225 | 91 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.6 | 2.1 | 215 | 56 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 675.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 3.0 | 197 | 76 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 419.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 2.5 | 201 | 85 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 2.9 | 221 | 91 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.8 | 2.2 | 212 | 56 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 663.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.3 | 2.4 | 194 | 69 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 408.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.1 | 2.9 | 239 | 80 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.4 | 2.3 | 194 | 90 | 1,011.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 19 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.3 | 3.0 | 213 | 60 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 626.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 3.8 | 226 | 80 | 1,008.4 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 57 | 224.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 4.4 | 214 | 85 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.4 | 2.7 | 204 | 94 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Saakwagh?
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 32.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 675 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 Saakwagh today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Saakwagh?
Local time is 16:02. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Saakwagh?
Saakwagh is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Saakwagh?
DEM 185 m.
Where is Saakwagh located?
It is at 7.26667, 8.53333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Saakwagh in?
It is in Nigeria.