Location & Surroundings
Kafarda is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 519 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jikamshi, 40 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 380 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 69 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° 25' 51" N, 8° 1' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 519 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,483 p/km²
- Built-up 6.0%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:22
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 40 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kafarda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kafarda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.6 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 631 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
3.4 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
13 %
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 | 23.3 | 3.4 | 79 | 20 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.6 | 6.1 | 71 | 10 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 631.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.4 | 3.5 | 86 | 14 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 390.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 3.5 | 60 | 17 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 3.4 | 107 | 22 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.6 | 5.3 | 93 | 12 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 621.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.5 | 2.7 | 110 | 17 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 383.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 3.4 | 91 | 19 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.2 | 3.7 | 129 | 24 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.3 | 4.8 | 115 | 11 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 616.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.1 | 3.4 | 80 | 16 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 382.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.9 | 3.1 | 75 | 18 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.2 | 3.7 | 137 | 24 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 2.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kafarda?
Now 23.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.6 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 631 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 Kafarda today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Kafarda?
Local time is 17:22. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kafarda?
Kafarda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kafarda?
DEM 519 m.
Where is Kafarda located?
It is at 12.43082, 8.02684 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kafarda in?
It is in Nigeria.