Location & Surroundings
Salka is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 295 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ibeto, 27 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 310 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bida, about 175 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° 18' 48" N, 4° 58' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 295 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8,206 p/km²
- Built-up 20.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:01
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Salka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Salka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 33.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 25.1 | 1.5 | 217 | 76 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 0.7 | 171 | 85 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.6 | 1.4 | 207 | 50 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 626.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.7 | 2.0 | 228 | 70 | 1,010.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 92 | 453.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 2.1 | 200 | 78 | 1,011.0 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 2.0 | 186 | 89 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.2 | 2.5 | 244 | 56 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 572.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.4 | 1.9 | 232 | 68 | 1,010.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 93 | 417.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.2 | 2.1 | 184 | 79 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 1.7 | 177 | 87 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.2 | 1.5 | 216 | 53 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 603.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.6 | 1.9 | 208 | 67 | 1,009.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 54 | 425.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.3 | 2.2 | 192 | 76 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Salka?
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 33.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 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 Salka today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Salka?
Local time is 11:01. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Salka?
Salka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Salka?
DEM 295 m.
Where is Salka located?
It is at 10.31347, 4.97284 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Salka in?
It is in Nigeria.