Location & Surroundings
Sofon Kushaka is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 581 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mando, 27 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 185 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kaduna, 64 km away.
Also known as: Kushaka
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
10° 33' 0" N, 6° 45' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 581 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:04
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sofon Kushaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sofon Kushaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 34.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (75 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
62 %
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 | 20.1 | 1.9 | 75 | 36 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.2 | 3.6 | 87 | 20 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 652.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 1.9 | 40 | 37 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 432.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 1.3 | 57 | 40 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 2.0 | 68 | 48 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.2 | 3.3 | 85 | 17 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 638.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 0.7 | 56 | 34 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 399.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 0.9 | 77 | 40 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.9 | 1.0 | 136 | 57 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.2 | 0.9 | 294 | 29 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 598.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 0.5 | 257 | 42 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 391.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 2.0 | 33 | 41 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.1 | 1.8 | 69 | 38 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sofon Kushaka?
Now 20.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 34.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 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 Sofon Kushaka today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Sofon Kushaka?
Local time is 18:04. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sofon Kushaka?
Sofon Kushaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sofon Kushaka?
DEM 581 m.
Where is Sofon Kushaka located?
It is at 10.55000, 6.75000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sofon Kushaka in?
It is in Nigeria.