Location & Surroundings
Sokan is a settlement in Ogun State, Nigeria, at 24 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ifo, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 525 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Murtala Mohammed International Airport, 32 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
6° 51' 54" N, 3° 17' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 24 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:58
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sokan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sokan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 355 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (209 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 25.7 | 1.9 | 209 | 89 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 1.2 | 236 | 92 | 1,012.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 27 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.4 | 1.9 | 202 | 60 | 1,011.9 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 89 | 354.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.5 | 2.5 | 192 | 75 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 0 | 227.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 1.8 | 207 | 89 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 1.2 | 224 | 92 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.3 | 2.4 | 180 | 56 | 1,012.9 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 68 | 422.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 3.5 | 202 | 77 | 1,013.4 | 0.16 / 0.26 | 10 | 385.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.8 | 2.2 | 231 | 88 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 1.3 | 234 | 89 | 1,015.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 83 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.0 | 2.3 | 206 | 67 | 1,014.2 | 0.78 / 0.79 | 99 | 300.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 2.3 | 182 | 85 | 1,012.9 | 2.23 / 3.02 | 100 | 201.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.9 | 3.1 | 230 | 87 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sokan?
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 355 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 06:34 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Sokan?
Local time is 09:58. 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 24 m.
Where is Sokan located?
It is at 6.86512, 3.29408 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sokan in?
It is in Nigeria.