Location & Surroundings
Wanka is a third-order administrative division in Bauchi, Nigeria, at 505 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwaram, 28 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 360 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, 49 km away.
Overview
Wanka is ward in Bauchi State, Nigeria.
It is located in Kirfi, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Kirfi
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 24' 35" N, 10° 27' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 505 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 01:09
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Mountains & Terrain in Wanka
Weather in Wanka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wanka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 31.1 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
4.0 m/s SE (136 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
70 %
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 | 25.1 | 4.0 | 136 | 84 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 2.1 | 245 | 94 | 1,012.8 | 1.93 / 1.93 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 2.0 | 210 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.1 | 5.4 | 189 | 56 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 636.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 3.3 | 157 | 76 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 430.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 2.9 | 190 | 93 | 1,012.3 | 1.71 / 1.71 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 2.1 | 182 | 95 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 2.7 | 178 | 65 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 386.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.5 | 4.2 | 160 | 91 | 1,011.8 | 1.36 / 1.36 | 100 | 389.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 1.3 | 211 | 94 | 1,013.8 | 5.90 / 7.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 1.9 | 160 | 92 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.82 | 99 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.3 | 4.4 | 176 | 58 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 15 | 639.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.8 | 3.4 | 184 | 75 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 420.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wanka?
Now 25.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 31.1 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 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 06:06 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Wanka?
Local time is 01:09. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Wanka?
Wanka is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Wanka?
DEM 505 m.
Where is Wanka located?
It is at 10.40959, 10.46240 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wanka in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry