Location & Surroundings
Barka is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 697 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Funtua, less than 2 km away. The national capital Abuja is about 275 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 60 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° 30' 37" N, 7° 18' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 697 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13,160 p/km²
- Built-up 27.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:53
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Barka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Barka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Temperature
26.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (344 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
52 %
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 | 26.3 | 1.1 | 344 | 64 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 1.5 | 288 | 62 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 412.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 2.5 | 185 | 78 | 1,012.5 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 2.0 | 217 | 79 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.9 | 2.1 | 63 | 37 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 646.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.0 | 1.1 | 141 | 48 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 435.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 3.4 | 226 | 81 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 3.2 | 209 | 93 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.2 | 1.8 | 274 | 48 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 628.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 4.8 | 222 | 76 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 344.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 4.2 | 226 | 93 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 3.0 | 237 | 94 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.2 | 2.4 | 339 | 46 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 613.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Barka?
Now 26.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 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 Barka today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Barka?
Local time is 20:53. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Barka?
Barka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Barka?
DEM 697 m.
Where is Barka located?
It is at 11.51039, 7.30161 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Barka in?
It is in Nigeria.