Location & Surroundings
Sounkiri is a settlement in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, at 7 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Twon-Brass, 33 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 515 km to the north. The nearest airport is Port Harcourt City Airport, 88 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
4° 36' 42" N, 6° 15' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 7 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 286 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:57
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sounkiri
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sounkiri, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 26.7 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 305 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
13 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 24.4 | 2.2 | 226 | 91 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 1.4 | 221 | 91 | 1,014.1 | 0.83 / 0.83 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 4.5 | 214 | 82 | 1,013.7 | 3.94 / 4.77 | 73 | 281.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 3.5 | 234 | 88 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 4.05 | 40 | 304.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 2.1 | 248 | 90 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 2.2 | 235 | 89 | 1,015.0 | 0.24 / 0.27 | 99 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 3.6 | 254 | 80 | 1,014.2 | 0.54 / 0.82 | 100 | 150.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 2.9 | 251 | 88 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 66.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.9 | 2.0 | 274 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 1.7 | 258 | 90 | 1,014.2 | 0.15 / 0.18 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 4.7 | 238 | 70 | 1,013.0 | 3.01 / 3.19 | 96 | 475.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 4.0 | 250 | 82 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 2.20 | 77 | 287.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.8 | 2.9 | 270 | 89 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sounkiri?
Now 24.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 26.7 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 305 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 Sounkiri today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Sounkiri?
Local time is 10:57. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sounkiri?
Sounkiri is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sounkiri?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Sounkiri located?
It is at 4.61179, 6.25857 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sounkiri in?
It is in Nigeria.