Location & Surroundings
Yaka is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 402 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kiyawa, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 385 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, about 135 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
11° 42' 44" N, 9° 44' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 402 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 717 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:04
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Weather in Yaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.0 C with overcast skies and a 4.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Temperature
28.0 C
Wind
4.3 m/s NE (33 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 28.0 | 4.3 | 33 | 20 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 3.7 | 70 | 30 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 3.2 | 68 | 32 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.1 | 3.8 | 35 | 13 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 625.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 3.8 | 25 | 17 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 358.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 3.8 | 60 | 21 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 2.3 | 111 | 30 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.7 | 1.9 | 65 | 11 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 642.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.2 | 3.0 | 19 | 15 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 375.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 3.5 | 50 | 15 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 2.4 | 107 | 19 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.2 | 3.4 | 58 | 8 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 645.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.4 | 3.4 | 21 | 11 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 376.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yaka?
Now 28.0 C with overcast skies and a 4.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 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 Yaka today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Yaka?
Local time is 02:04. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Yaka?
Yaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Yaka?
DEM 402 m.
Where is Yaka located?
It is at 11.71232, 9.74364 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yaka in?
It is in Nigeria.