Location & Surroundings
Kakuma is a settlement in Bauchi, Nigeria, at 542 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zalanga, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 345 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, 52 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
10° 37' 43" N, 10° 11' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 542 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 782 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:03
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Weather in Kakuma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 36.3 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
2.0 m/s N (12 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,012.6 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 | 2.0 | 12 | 27 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 2.1 | 281 | 29 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.3 | 3.3 | 39 | 14 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 664.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.8 | 2.2 | 319 | 23 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 380.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 0.1 | 150 | 29 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 1.4 | 280 | 33 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.0 | 3.1 | 28 | 17 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 653.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.5 | 0.6 | 210 | 29 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 372.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.2 | 1.5 | 222 | 36 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 1.7 | 246 | 44 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.3 | 3.2 | 104 | 22 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 605.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.5 | 1.6 | 130 | 28 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 362.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.2 | 1.5 | 181 | 44 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakuma?
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 36.3 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 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 Kakuma today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Kakuma?
Local time is 13:03. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kakuma?
Kakuma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kakuma?
DEM 542 m.
Where is Kakuma located?
It is at 10.62872, 10.19826 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakuma in?
It is in Nigeria.