Location & Surroundings
Sokan is a settlement in Nigeria, at 149 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Abeokuta, 21 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 485 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Gateway International Airport, 35 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° 11' 41" N, 3° 31' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 149 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 26 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:25
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sokan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sokan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 27.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 335 W/m2.
Temperature
26.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (223 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
47 %
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 | 26.7 | 1.1 | 223 | 78 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 1.7 | 154 | 84 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 334.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 0.8 | 200 | 94 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 0.6 | 223 | 92 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 1.3 | 217 | 76 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 188.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 1.5 | 314 | 88 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 178.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 1.7 | 218 | 97 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 229 | 98 | 1,014.3 | 0.75 / 0.75 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.9 | 2.5 | 203 | 63 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 66 | 459.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 1.4 | 203 | 84 | 1,011.6 | 0.38 / 0.49 | 82 | 303.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 1.4 | 227 | 95 | 1,013.4 | 0.14 / 0.63 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 1.0 | 236 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 0.22 / 0.85 | 81 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.8 | 1.7 | 222 | 60 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 542.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sokan?
Now 26.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 27.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 335 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 Sokan today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Sokan?
Local time is 20:25. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sokan?
Sokan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sokan?
DEM 149 m.
Where is Sokan located?
It is at 7.19469, 3.52733 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sokan in?
It is in Nigeria.