Location & Surroundings
Sanka is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 105 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 20 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 50 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° 15' 35" N, 8° 39' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 105 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 140 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:15
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sanka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sanka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
77 %
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 | 24.8 | 2.2 | 224 | 81 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.6 | 210 | 91 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.8 | 1.2 | 216 | 55 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 686.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.4 | 2.1 | 210 | 69 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 423.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 2.4 | 219 | 87 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 3.2 | 220 | 89 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.1 | 3.9 | 212 | 62 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 557.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 3.5 | 213 | 87 | 1,011.5 | 2.40 / 2.40 | 71 | 231.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.7 | 2.9 | 208 | 95 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 1.9 | 218 | 94 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.5 | 2.9 | 226 | 59 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 628.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 3.0 | 209 | 82 | 1,010.7 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 13 | 248.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.3 | 3.3 | 210 | 89 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sanka?
Now 24.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 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 Sanka today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Sanka?
Local time is 11:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sanka?
Sanka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sanka?
DEM 105 m.
Where is Sanka located?
It is at 7.25972, 8.66427 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sanka in?
It is in Nigeria.