Location & Surroundings
Wanka is a stream in Kano State, Nigeria, at 519 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Burumburum, 19 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 280 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 79 km away.
Overview
Wanka is river in Nigeria.
It is located in Kano State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Kano State
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 20' 21" N, 8° 33' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 519 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:08
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Wanka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wanka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 35.7 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 23.4 | 1.0 | 88 | 20 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 1.4 | 176 | 26 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.7 | 4.9 | 63 | 11 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 648.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 2.5 | 48 | 16 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 392.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 1.1 | 103 | 20 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 2.4 | 178 | 29 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.7 | 4.4 | 69 | 12 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 638.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.7 | 2.6 | 89 | 18 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 386.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.7 | 2.0 | 158 | 23 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 2.5 | 191 | 33 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.5 | 3.6 | 71 | 11 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 635.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.3 | 3.7 | 57 | 16 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 388.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.4 | 1.4 | 179 | 22 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wanka?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 35.7 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 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 Wanka today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Wanka?
Local time is 13:08. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Wanka?
Wanka is a stream.
What is the elevation of Wanka?
DEM 519 m.
Where is Wanka located?
It is at 11.33905, 8.56210 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wanka in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry