Location & Surroundings
Sakama is a settlement in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 326 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilorin, 23 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 335 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, 17 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
8° 17' 19" N, 4° 31' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 326 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 106 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:22
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sakama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sakama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 29.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 550 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (201 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,013.3 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 | 22.2 | 1.3 | 201 | 96 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.7 | 2.2 | 116 | 64 | 1,012.3 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 49 | 549.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 2.3 | 151 | 85 | 1,011.6 | 1.27 / 1.84 | 60 | 397.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 3.4 | 204 | 98 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.19 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 2.4 | 210 | 97 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.6 | 2.7 | 182 | 65 | 1,013.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 95 | 524.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 3.0 | 194 | 91 | 1,012.8 | 6.85 / 6.91 | 69 | 318.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 2.8 | 202 | 98 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.84 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.7 | 2.6 | 218 | 97 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 3.0 | 221 | 69 | 1,014.1 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 100 | 490.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 2.3 | 240 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 0.88 / 0.93 | 65 | 249.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 2.9 | 208 | 97 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.6 | 3.2 | 213 | 96 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sakama?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 29.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 550 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 Sakama today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Sakama?
Local time is 15:22. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sakama?
Sakama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sakama?
DEM 326 m.
Where is Sakama located?
It is at 8.28872, 4.52601 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sakama in?
It is in Nigeria.