Location & Surroundings
Birkin is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 498 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kazaure, 29 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 385 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 54 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° 27' 3" N, 8° 14' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 498 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,022 p/km²
- Built-up 13.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:05
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Birkin
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Birkin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
28.9 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (101 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 28.9 | 2.3 | 101 | 15 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 2.9 | 355 | 15 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 2.0 | 75 | 20 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.7 | 3.4 | 82 | 11 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 643.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.0 | 2.3 | 118 | 18 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 393.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.3 | 1.9 | 280 | 21 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 1.1 | 177 | 24 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.1 | 4.6 | 80 | 13 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 624.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.9 | 2.1 | 91 | 20 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 383.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.4 | 3.6 | 64 | 23 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 2.5 | 96 | 27 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.6 | 5.1 | 95 | 13 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 622.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.5 | 2.6 | 95 | 17 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 382.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Birkin?
Now 28.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 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 Birkin today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Birkin?
Local time is 07:05. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Birkin?
Birkin is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Birkin?
DEM 498 m.
Where is Birkin located?
It is at 12.45080, 8.24273 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Birkin in?
It is in Nigeria.