Location & Surroundings
Wankade is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 396 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Babura, 22 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 435 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 85 km away.
Also known as: Wonkedi
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° 45' 21" N, 8° 48' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 396 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,119 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:09
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Wankade
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wankade, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 37.4 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 W/m2.
Temperature
37.0 C
Wind
5.5 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 37.0 | 5.5 | 98 | 11 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.3 | 3.4 | 76 | 15 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 374.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 2.3 | 77 | 22 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 2.4 | 101 | 25 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 3.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.4 | 6.4 | 86 | 11 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 618.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.6 | 3.8 | 66 | 16 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 363.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 3.3 | 46 | 22 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 3.0 | 65 | 25 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 38.0 | 7.0 | 78 | 9 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 620.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.9 | 3.5 | 65 | 13 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 350.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 3.5 | 56 | 21 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 3.5 | 68 | 26 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.3 | 5.1 | 86 | 14 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 457.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wankade?
Now 37.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 37.4 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 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 Wankade today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Wankade?
Local time is 01:09. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Wankade?
Wankade is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wankade?
DEM 396 m.
Where is Wankade located?
It is at 12.75589, 8.81354 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wankade in?
It is in Nigeria.