Location & Surroundings
Zuakan is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 239 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yelwa, 17 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 230 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, about 105 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
8° 58' 32" N, 9° 34' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 239 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 158 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:21
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Weather in Zuakan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zuakan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 37.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (279 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 24.4 | 1.0 | 279 | 52 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.2 | 1.7 | 176 | 26 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 635.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.8 | 0.6 | 240 | 36 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 382.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.1 | 1.3 | 288 | 38 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 0.9 | 226 | 60 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.0 | 2.7 | 98 | 16 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 567.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.7 | 0.3 | 137 | 33 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 358.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 0.9 | 346 | 44 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.4 | 0.6 | 248 | 48 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.4 | 0.9 | 175 | 21 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 417.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.0 | 1.1 | 318 | 31 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 351.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 1.9 | 273 | 54 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.2 | 1.1 | 270 | 59 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 4.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zuakan?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 37.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 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 Zuakan today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Zuakan?
Local time is 17:21. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Zuakan?
Zuakan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zuakan?
DEM 239 m.
Where is Zuakan located?
It is at 8.97542, 9.57358 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zuakan in?
It is in Nigeria.