Location & Surroundings
Kara is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 565 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwarzo, 9 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 315 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 65 km away.
Also known as: Jama’ar Kasa
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° 50' 30" N, 7° 57' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 565 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7,025 p/km²
- Built-up 13.6%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:18
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 35.4 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
3.2 m/s E (77 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 21.7 | 3.2 | 77 | 29 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.4 | 5.1 | 73 | 15 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 648.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.5 | 2.4 | 66 | 21 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 402.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 2.8 | 14 | 22 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 3.1 | 75 | 24 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.9 | 5.1 | 80 | 12 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 648.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.3 | 2.9 | 24 | 19 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 402.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 1.6 | 6 | 20 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.8 | 1.9 | 220 | 29 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.7 | 1.9 | 82 | 12 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 638.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.9 | 3.0 | 28 | 17 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 394.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 2.0 | 264 | 18 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.0 | 2.8 | 235 | 27 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 3.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kara?
Now 21.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 35.4 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 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 Kara today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Kara?
Local time is 16:18. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kara?
Kara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kara?
DEM 565 m.
Where is Kara located?
It is at 11.84178, 7.96431 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kara in?
It is in Nigeria.