Location & Surroundings
Soko is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 687 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dan Gora, 28 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 260 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 40 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° 22' 0" N, 7° 58' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 687 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 814 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:50
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Soko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Soko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 34.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 W/m2.
Temperature
27.1 C
Wind
2.6 m/s S (178 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 27.1 | 2.6 | 178 | 53 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 3.5 | 234 | 69 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 2.5 | 253 | 81 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.1 | 3.7 | 72 | 31 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 633.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.6 | 2.1 | 104 | 40 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 422.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 4.1 | 214 | 59 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 3.6 | 245 | 87 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.4 | 1.5 | 104 | 33 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 658.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.1 | 0.6 | 103 | 36 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 429.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 4.8 | 219 | 84 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 3.7 | 221 | 94 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.2 | 2.7 | 321 | 38 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 657.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.2 | 1.9 | 234 | 40 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 424.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Soko?
Now 27.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 34.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 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 Soko today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Soko?
Local time is 05:50. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Soko?
Soko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Soko?
DEM 687 m.
Where is Soko located?
It is at 11.36667, 7.96667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Soko in?
It is in Nigeria.