Location & Surroundings
Sankache is a settlement in FCT, Nigeria, at 412 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buga, 13 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is 64 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 51 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° 32' 58" N, 7° 13' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 412 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:28
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Nearby
Weather in Sankache
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sankache, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 33.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (134 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,013.1 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 | 23.8 | 1.2 | 134 | 86 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 0.4 | 167 | 91 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.6 | 2.7 | 341 | 38 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 638.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 0.9 | 263 | 53 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 418.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 0.9 | 141 | 65 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 0.7 | 210 | 80 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.6 | 1.2 | 194 | 47 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 633.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.0 | 0.9 | 183 | 63 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 408.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.1 | 1.3 | 122 | 77 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 0.6 | 199 | 86 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.9 | 2.1 | 187 | 56 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 535.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.2 | 2.3 | 187 | 73 | 1,011.0 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 62 | 372.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.6 | 1.0 | 160 | 91 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sankache?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 33.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 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 Sankache today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Sankache?
Local time is 09:28. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sankache?
Sankache is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sankache?
DEM 412 m.
Where is Sankache located?
It is at 8.54944, 7.23111 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sankache in?
It is in Nigeria.