Location & Surroundings
Sankera is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 208 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zaki Biam, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 290 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 115 km away.
Also known as: Sankara
Basic Data
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 32' 7" N, 9° 39' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 208 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,443 p/km²
- Built-up 16.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:09
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Sankera
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sankera, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 34.2 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 W/m2.
Temperature
34.2 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (236 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 34.2 | 2.3 | 236 | 45 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 3.7 | 215 | 71 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 326.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 3.1 | 248 | 83 | 1,012.0 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 1.9 | 257 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.08 / 0.21 | 89 | 6.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.2 | 2.6 | 251 | 48 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 673.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.3 | 2.5 | 222 | 63 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 399.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 2.1 | 218 | 79 | 1,011.6 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 2.3 | 228 | 85 | 1,013.1 | 0.06 / 0.13 | 15 | 4.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.2 | 2.8 | 245 | 49 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 644.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.5 | 2.7 | 215 | 64 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 396.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 2.4 | 228 | 78 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 2.4 | 224 | 87 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 5.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.8 | 2.8 | 237 | 50 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 640.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sankera?
Now 34.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 34.2 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 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 Sankera today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Sankera?
Local time is 01:09. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sankera?
Sankera is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Sankera?
DEM 208 m.
Where is Sankera located?
It is at 7.53530, 9.65223 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sankera in?
It is in Nigeria.