Location & Surroundings
Barkiya is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 518 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dutsin-Ma, 22 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 400 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 42 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
12° 38' 40" N, 7° 33' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 518 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,261 p/km²
- Built-up 5.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:48
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Barkiya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Barkiya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 35.2 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 W/m2.
Temperature
28.5 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (304 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 28.5 | 0.9 | 304 | 47 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.6 | 0.8 | 302 | 52 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.2 | 5.4 | 71 | 24 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 575.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.8 | 4.0 | 135 | 35 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 389.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.5 | 2.8 | 211 | 47 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 3.0 | 254 | 77 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.2 | 1.2 | 251 | 39 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 526.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.1 | 1.9 | 337 | 44 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 371.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.8 | 3.6 | 233 | 66 | 1,010.5 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 2.2 | 285 | 74 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.1 | 2.6 | 62 | 29 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 643.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.1 | 3.6 | 99 | 33 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 428.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.7 | 3.9 | 230 | 49 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 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 Barkiya?
Now 28.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 35.2 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 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 Barkiya today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Barkiya?
Local time is 08:48. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Barkiya?
Barkiya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Barkiya?
DEM 518 m.
Where is Barkiya located?
It is at 12.64437, 7.55700 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Barkiya in?
It is in Nigeria.