Location & Surroundings
Zakau is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 519 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rano, 23 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 280 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 72 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° 24' 5" N, 8° 26' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 519 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:17
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Weather in Zakau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zakau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 33.9 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (213 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
75 %
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 | 23.1 | 1.9 | 213 | 83 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.9 | 1.2 | 49 | 40 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 664.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.8 | 1.3 | 86 | 48 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 424.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 4.5 | 240 | 79 | 1,012.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 3.7 | 226 | 84 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.5 | 3.1 | 277 | 41 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 668.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 6.2 | 249 | 70 | 1,009.7 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 61 | 319.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 5.9 | 224 | 79 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.2 | 5.4 | 221 | 87 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.0 | 4.8 | 241 | 58 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 394.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 3.5 | 231 | 81 | 1,010.9 | 3.64 / 3.64 | 100 | 275.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 4.4 | 216 | 89 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.91 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.1 | 3.5 | 203 | 89 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zakau?
Now 23.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 33.9 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 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 Zakau today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Zakau?
Local time is 18:17. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Zakau?
Zakau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zakau?
DEM 519 m.
Where is Zakau located?
It is at 11.40150, 8.43522 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zakau in?
It is in Nigeria.