Location & Surroundings
Zankam is a settlement in Bauchi, Nigeria, at 429 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zadawa, 14 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 400 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, about 115 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° 20' 32" N, 10° 18' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 429 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 426 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:17
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Weather in Zankam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zankam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 35.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NW (299 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 24.2 | 1.9 | 299 | 27 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.6 | 2.7 | 46 | 15 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 660.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.5 | 1.5 | 263 | 22 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 375.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 1.9 | 353 | 26 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 1.6 | 331 | 30 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.5 | 2.1 | 40 | 17 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 647.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.1 | 1.9 | 44 | 25 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 367.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.4 | 1.1 | 21 | 34 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.5 | 2.6 | 94 | 37 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 38.5 | 6.3 | 89 | 13 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 650.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.1 | 1.7 | 31 | 19 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 340.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.5 | 2.0 | 143 | 22 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.5 | 2.2 | 128 | 28 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 5.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zankam?
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 35.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 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 Zankam today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Zankam?
Local time is 14:17. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Zankam?
Zankam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zankam?
DEM 429 m.
Where is Zankam located?
It is at 11.34210, 10.30310 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zankam in?
It is in Nigeria.