Location & Surroundings
Tsarkae is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 94 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 26 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 250 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 61 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
7° 9' 20" N, 8° 40' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 94 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 41 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:27
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Tsarkae
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tsarkae, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 31.0 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SW (221 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 23.8 | 2.4 | 221 | 94 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.0 | 2.9 | 216 | 64 | 1,010.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 92 | 657.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 2.2 | 234 | 85 | 1,010.4 | 0.23 / 0.24 | 27 | 296.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 3.0 | 201 | 91 | 1,011.6 | 0.44 / 0.68 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 3.2 | 205 | 96 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 80 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.4 | 3.3 | 213 | 71 | 1,010.9 | 0.05 / 0.07 | 96 | 502.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.7 | 1.3 | 239 | 84 | 1,010.8 | 0.17 / 0.24 | 83 | 236.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 2.9 | 174 | 96 | 1,011.8 | 5.09 / 5.33 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.7 | 1.8 | 205 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.72 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.4 | 3.3 | 225 | 76 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 50 | 288.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 1.8 | 269 | 85 | 1,010.9 | 0.03 / 0.11 | 87 | 285.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 2.2 | 215 | 92 | 1,010.9 | 1.37 / 1.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.9 | 2.0 | 203 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tsarkae?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 31.0 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 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 Tsarkae today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Tsarkae?
Local time is 16:27. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tsarkae?
Tsarkae is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tsarkae?
DEM 94 m.
Where is Tsarkae located?
It is at 7.15561, 8.67487 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tsarkae in?
It is in Nigeria.