Location & Surroundings
Kakawa is a settlement in Yobe State, Nigeria, at 429 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Potiskum, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 485 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 155 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° 40' 20" N, 11° 0' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 429 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 104 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:25
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kakawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 33.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 631 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
3.5 m/s E (74 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,011.1 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 | 25.9 | 3.5 | 74 | 59 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 2.3 | 196 | 75 | 1,012.2 | 2.58 / 2.58 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 2.9 | 192 | 73 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 19 | 6.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.6 | 1.8 | 176 | 43 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 38 | 630.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.8 | 3.6 | 149 | 51 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 433.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 3.6 | 232 | 67 | 1,011.5 | 0.75 / 0.75 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 5.3 | 205 | 82 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 6.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.3 | 3.7 | 246 | 46 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 668.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.3 | 2.0 | 232 | 52 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 407.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 8.3 | 189 | 89 | 1,012.6 | 2.90 / 2.90 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 2.2 | 235 | 74 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 1.27 | 65 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.4 | 5.4 | 194 | 50 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 91 | 636.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.9 | 7.8 | 163 | 67 | 1,011.1 | 0.74 / 0.99 | 100 | 351.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakawa?
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 33.6 C, max wind 3.6 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 Kakawa today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Kakawa?
Local time is 02:25. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kakawa?
Kakawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kakawa?
DEM 429 m.
Where is Kakawa located?
It is at 11.67228, 11.01628 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakawa in?
It is in Nigeria.