Location & Surroundings
Sokoti is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 447 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kano, 29 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 365 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 26 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
12° 6' 6" N, 8° 45' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 447 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7,465 p/km²
- Built-up 21.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:54
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sokoti
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sokoti, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 6.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 37.2 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Temperature
36.9 C
Wind
6.0 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
60 %
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 | 36.9 | 6.0 | 67 | 10 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.5 | 3.4 | 39 | 14 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 373.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 2.8 | 54 | 17 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 2.4 | 73 | 20 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.2 | 5.7 | 67 | 9 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 627.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.3 | 3.7 | 46 | 13 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 363.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 2.1 | 80 | 19 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 1.9 | 111 | 24 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 36.7 | 3.9 | 84 | 11 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 628.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.0 | 2.9 | 93 | 17 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 378.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 2.9 | 121 | 23 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 2.8 | 146 | 25 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 37.3 | 4.4 | 104 | 11 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 628.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sokoti?
Now 36.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 6.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 37.2 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 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 Sokoti today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Sokoti?
Local time is 19:54. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sokoti?
Sokoti is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sokoti?
DEM 447 m.
Where is Sokoti located?
It is at 12.10174, 8.76118 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sokoti in?
It is in Nigeria.