Location & Surroundings
Sakka is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 228 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Koton-Karfe, 35 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 115 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 91 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° 23' 35" N, 6° 43' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 228 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 453 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:04
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Weather in Sakka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sakka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 36.1 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
0.3 m/s S (203 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
27 %
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 | 24.7 | 0.3 | 203 | 86 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.1 | 0.4 | 294 | 39 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 620.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.6 | 1.2 | 233 | 54 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 408.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 1.7 | 169 | 76 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 0.9 | 170 | 87 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.3 | 1.1 | 281 | 49 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 504.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.3 | 0.8 | 319 | 57 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 404.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 1.4 | 159 | 69 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.0 | 1.0 | 173 | 88 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.5 | 1.2 | 217 | 45 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 606.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.3 | 2.0 | 202 | 59 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 397.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 3.5 | 177 | 76 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.2 | 1.1 | 148 | 86 | 1,011.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 27 | 2.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sakka?
Now 24.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 36.1 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 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 Sakka today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Sakka?
Local time is 18:04. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sakka?
Sakka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sakka?
DEM 228 m.
Where is Sakka located?
It is at 8.39309, 6.71926 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sakka in?
It is in Nigeria.