Location & Surroundings
Yako is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 539 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bebeji, 8 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 300 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 57 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° 39' 10" N, 8° 11' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 539 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13,387 p/km²
- Built-up 13.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:20
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Yako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 34.5 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,012.0 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 | 25.7 | 2.6 | 204 | 53 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 3.2 | 230 | 75 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.5 | 2.9 | 42 | 29 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 602.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 2.4 | 68 | 37 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 401.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 3.5 | 204 | 49 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 3.5 | 236 | 81 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.6 | 2.2 | 42 | 30 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 650.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.3 | 3.3 | 81 | 36 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 421.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.3 | 3.7 | 225 | 64 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 4.1 | 235 | 84 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.9 | 0.8 | 296 | 34 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 652.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.6 | 1.2 | 150 | 35 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 419.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.8 | 4.6 | 234 | 77 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yako?
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 34.5 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 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 Yako today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Yako?
Local time is 07:20. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Yako?
Yako is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Yako?
DEM 539 m.
Where is Yako located?
It is at 11.65273, 8.19056 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yako in?
It is in Nigeria.