Location & Surroundings
Darawa is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 538 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dutsin-Ma, 2 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 380 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 62 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° 28' 30" N, 7° 29' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 538 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,796 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:46
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 40 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Darawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Darawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 36.1 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
3.9 m/s NE (66 deg)
Humidity
16 %
Pressure
1,011.8 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 | 25.2 | 3.9 | 66 | 16 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 3.9 | 85 | 19 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.1 | 5.7 | 76 | 10 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 625.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.0 | 3.1 | 94 | 14 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 388.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 3.8 | 80 | 18 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 4.1 | 92 | 22 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.2 | 5.2 | 95 | 11 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 617.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.2 | 2.9 | 91 | 17 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 389.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.9 | 2.5 | 127 | 20 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 4.0 | 125 | 24 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.9 | 4.5 | 125 | 13 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 610.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.7 | 4.3 | 77 | 16 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 386.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.3 | 3.3 | 79 | 18 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Darawa?
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 36.1 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 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 Darawa today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Darawa?
Local time is 12:46. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Darawa?
Darawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Darawa?
DEM 538 m.
Where is Darawa located?
It is at 12.47501, 7.49085 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Darawa in?
It is in Nigeria.