Location & Surroundings
Sukanawa is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 490 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Daura, 12 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 440 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 69 km away.
Also known as: Sodoji
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° 55' 39" N, 8° 17' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 490 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,273 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:15
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Sukanawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sukanawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 34.7 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.
Temperature
25.5 C
Wind
2.4 m/s W (287 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
19 %
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 | 25.5 | 2.4 | 287 | 68 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.7 | 0.9 | 53 | 35 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 667.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.0 | 2.6 | 121 | 35 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 473.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.4 | 2.9 | 188 | 50 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 3.6 | 230 | 59 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.8 | 1.2 | 222 | 36 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 664.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.1 | 1.5 | 113 | 33 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 464.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.4 | 5.0 | 234 | 57 | 1,010.7 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.7 | 5.0 | 247 | 67 | 1,012.7 | 0.27 / 0.50 | 99 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.1 | 3.9 | 288 | 38 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 568.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.1 | 6.2 | 279 | 50 | 1,010.6 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 12 | 338.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.7 | 6.6 | 268 | 65 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.2 | 4.2 | 245 | 72 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sukanawa?
Now 25.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 34.7 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 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 Sukanawa today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Sukanawa?
Local time is 15:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sukanawa?
Sukanawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sukanawa?
DEM 490 m.
Where is Sukanawa located?
It is at 12.92754, 8.29043 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sukanawa in?
It is in Nigeria.