Location & Surroundings
Sokoli is a settlement in Northern, Ghana, at 166 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yendi, 9 km to the west. The national capital Accra is about 435 km to the south. The nearest airport is Yendi Airport, 9 km away.
Overview
Sokoli is human settlement in Yendi Municipal District, Northern Region, Ghana.
It is located in Yendi Municipal District, Ghana, Africa.
Basic Data
- Country Ghana
- Located in Yendi Municipal District
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 26' 35" N, 0° 4' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 166 m
- Timezone Africa/Accra
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Cedi (GHS)
- Phone Prefix +233
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:46
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sokoli
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sokoli, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 29.7 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 423 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (188 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.88 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 | 24.1 | 1.8 | 188 | 94 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 1.7 | 197 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 0.90 / 0.90 | 94 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.7 | 2.5 | 214 | 68 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 93 | 423.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 2.6 | 193 | 91 | 1,010.3 | 1.88 / 2.44 | 100 | 297.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 2.3 | 201 | 96 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 1.88 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 2.1 | 211 | 97 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 99 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 2.3 | 222 | 84 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 100 | 147.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 0.8 | 175 | 88 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 97 | 266.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.5 | 1.9 | 209 | 94 | 1,011.8 | 1.31 / 1.33 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 1.7 | 185 | 96 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 96 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.9 | 1.6 | 170 | 63 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 486.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 2.1 | 179 | 86 | 1,009.5 | 1.46 / 1.46 | 100 | 375.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.3 | 1.9 | 173 | 93 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 1.16 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sokoli?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 29.7 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 423 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sokoli today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Sokoli?
Local time is 06:46. Time zone: Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Sokoli?
Sokoli is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sokoli?
DEM 166 m.
Where is Sokoli located?
It is at 9.44316, 0.07474 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sokoli in?
It is in Ghana.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry