Location & Surroundings
Wanka is a settlement in Bauchi, Nigeria, at 367 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwaram, 29 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 360 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, 53 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° 27' 0" N, 10° 26' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 367 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,837 p/km²
- Built-up 12.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:17
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Weather in Wanka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wanka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 35.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (325 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 24.0 | 1.2 | 325 | 32 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.3 | 3.1 | 27 | 14 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 638.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.3 | 1.7 | 295 | 21 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 385.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 0.6 | 302 | 27 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 1.0 | 9 | 33 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.5 | 3.1 | 31 | 13 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 686.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.6 | 2.0 | 345 | 22 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 389.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 0.4 | 81 | 28 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.7 | 1.7 | 334 | 32 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.9 | 2.6 | 66 | 16 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 606.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 1.7 | 356 | 24 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 320.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 1.7 | 219 | 30 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.1 | 0.2 | 230 | 38 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 6.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wanka?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 35.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 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 06:07 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Wanka?
Local time is 16:17. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Wanka?
Wanka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wanka?
DEM 367 m.
Where is Wanka located?
It is at 10.44996, 10.43611 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wanka in?
It is in Nigeria.