Location & Surroundings
Kara is a third-order administrative division in Kano State, Nigeria, at 583 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwarzo, 8 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 315 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 68 km away.
Overview
Kara is ward of Nigeria.
It is located in Gwarzo, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Gwarzo
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 50' 51" N, 7° 56' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 583 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 824 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:58
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Places in Kara
Mountains & Terrain in Kara
Weather in Kara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 33.1 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 409 W/m2.
Temperature
33.1 C
Wind
3.2 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 33.1 | 3.2 | 317 | 44 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.6 | 3.7 | 297 | 54 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 408.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 4.8 | 179 | 76 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 3.0 | 212 | 80 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.2 | 4.5 | 234 | 55 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 334.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 1.5 | 261 | 79 | 1,009.9 | 2.78 / 2.78 | 89 | 361.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 3.4 | 235 | 82 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.72 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 4.0 | 219 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 98 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.3 | 3.3 | 246 | 62 | 1,011.1 | 1.37 / 1.41 | 33 | 361.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 4.6 | 159 | 89 | 1,011.2 | 17.88 / 19.30 | 100 | 302.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 2.3 | 235 | 89 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.83 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.8 | 165 | 84 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 81 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.6 | 1.8 | 11 | 61 | 1,012.2 | 0.12 / 0.80 | 100 | 377.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kara?
Now 33.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 33.1 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 409 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 06:16 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kara?
Local time is 21:58. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kara?
Kara is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kara?
DEM 583 m.
Where is Kara located?
It is at 11.84745, 7.93711 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kara in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry