Location & Surroundings
Saka is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 126 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 15 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 235 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 47 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' 36" N, 8° 37' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 126 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 256 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:42
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Saka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Saka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 33.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (207 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 24.1 | 1.8 | 207 | 90 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.5 | 1.0 | 212 | 51 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 685.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.7 | 1.2 | 240 | 59 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 419.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 2.7 | 224 | 85 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 2.9 | 215 | 89 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.6 | 4.1 | 214 | 64 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 443.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 3.1 | 209 | 77 | 1,011.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 93 | 333.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 3.2 | 224 | 88 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.2 | 2.6 | 211 | 92 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.6 | 3.5 | 219 | 66 | 1,011.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 89 | 461.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.8 | 3.4 | 209 | 78 | 1,011.1 | 0.17 / 0.23 | 8 | 270.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 3.2 | 207 | 90 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.0 | 2.6 | 212 | 94 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 4.9 | 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 Saka?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 33.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 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 Saka today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Saka?
Local time is 13:42. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Saka?
Saka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Saka?
DEM 126 m.
Where is Saka located?
It is at 7.27679, 8.61779 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Saka in?
It is in Nigeria.