Location & Surroundings
Sunkani is a settlement in Bauchi, Nigeria, at 353 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zalanga, 31 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 370 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, 63 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
10° 39' 59" N, 10° 27' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 353 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 592 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:16
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sunkani
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sunkani, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 35.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.
Temperature
29.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
18 %
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 | 29.3 | 0.9 | 53 | 36 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 1.9 | 186 | 46 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 1.7 | 303 | 47 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.1 | 3.2 | 114 | 29 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 602.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.6 | 1.9 | 99 | 46 | 1,010.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 91 | 297.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 2.7 | 211 | 77 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 0.7 | 247 | 70 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 6.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.8 | 3.3 | 45 | 20 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 537.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.8 | 2.1 | 323 | 28 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 378.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 2.4 | 161 | 62 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.3 | 170 | 72 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 6.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.0 | 2.3 | 119 | 30 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 662.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.7 | 2.0 | 201 | 40 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 376.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sunkani?
Now 29.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 35.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 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 Sunkani today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Sunkani?
Local time is 04:16. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sunkani?
Sunkani is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sunkani?
DEM 353 m.
Where is Sunkani located?
It is at 10.66641, 10.45629 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sunkani in?
It is in Nigeria.