Location & Surroundings
Tinkim is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 387 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Babura, 8 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 450 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 100 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° 49' 42" N, 8° 58' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 387 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 350 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:34
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tinkim
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tinkim, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SE (117 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 23.2 | 2.9 | 117 | 20 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.6 | 2.6 | 116 | 10 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 663.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.3 | 1.8 | 0 | 14 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 399.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 1.2 | 8 | 16 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 3.0 | 118 | 18 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.3 | 2.2 | 119 | 9 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 653.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.9 | 1.7 | 6 | 14 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 378.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.1 | 3.4 | 45 | 16 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.5 | 2.5 | 81 | 20 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.3 | 4.7 | 91 | 10 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 643.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.6 | 3.1 | 62 | 13 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 373.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.9 | 4.3 | 45 | 17 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.8 | 2.4 | 85 | 22 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 3.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tinkim?
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 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 Tinkim today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Tinkim?
Local time is 14:34. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tinkim?
Tinkim is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tinkim?
DEM 387 m.
Where is Tinkim located?
It is at 12.82823, 8.97605 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tinkim in?
It is in Nigeria.