Location & Surroundings
Saminaka is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 274 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lapai, 22 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is 81 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 57 km away.
Also known as: Gbolo
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
9° 6' 51" N, 6° 45' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 274 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,156 p/km²
- Built-up 7.9%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:11
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Saminaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Saminaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 28.2 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 378 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (165 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 22.7 | 0.9 | 165 | 93 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.2 | 1.3 | 204 | 73 | 1,011.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 79 | 378.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 1.2 | 223 | 87 | 1,010.4 | 0.86 / 0.92 | 99 | 334.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 1.1 | 193 | 93 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 1.0 | 164 | 95 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.3 | 1.4 | 226 | 70 | 1,011.4 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 92 | 477.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 1.1 | 279 | 89 | 1,010.4 | 7.59 / 7.87 | 100 | 344.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 1.1 | 170 | 96 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.0 | 1.6 | 149 | 98 | 1,013.2 | 1.67 / 1.84 | 99 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.8 | 1.3 | 216 | 78 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.71 | 100 | 243.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 0.8 | 277 | 89 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 91 | 284.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 0.9 | 182 | 97 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.0 | 1.3 | 144 | 96 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 2.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Saminaka?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 28.2 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 378 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 Saminaka today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Saminaka?
Local time is 17:11. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Saminaka?
Saminaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Saminaka?
DEM 274 m.
Where is Saminaka located?
It is at 9.11405, 6.75720 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Saminaka in?
It is in Nigeria.