Location & Surroundings
Sarkin Baka is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 476 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dan Sadau, 11 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 260 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kaduna, about 105 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
11° 11' 55" N, 6° 30' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 476 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:38
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sarkin Baka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sarkin Baka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 37.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 23.7 | 1.7 | 56 | 25 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 1.6 | 104 | 32 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.3 | 2.4 | 90 | 15 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 617.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.3 | 2.5 | 65 | 27 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 406.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 1.5 | 151 | 33 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 0.8 | 152 | 45 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.3 | 0.8 | 329 | 19 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 609.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.7 | 1.5 | 53 | 31 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 400.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.5 | 1.0 | 130 | 40 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 2.0 | 90 | 38 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.8 | 3.1 | 124 | 17 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 613.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.9 | 2.3 | 57 | 22 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 404.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.6 | 2.3 | 151 | 31 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sarkin Baka?
Now 23.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 37.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 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 Sarkin Baka today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Sarkin Baka?
Local time is 08:38. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sarkin Baka?
Sarkin Baka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sarkin Baka?
DEM 476 m.
Where is Sarkin Baka located?
It is at 11.19851, 6.50779 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sarkin Baka in?
It is in Nigeria.