Location & Surroundings
Karanja is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 235 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Binji, 26 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 530 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 48 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
13° 1' 32" N, 4° 46' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 235 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 906 p/km²
- Built-up 6.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:51
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Karanja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karanja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 38.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (152 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 24.0 | 1.2 | 152 | 28 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 38.3 | 3.1 | 109 | 11 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 576.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.9 | 1.5 | 119 | 16 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 405.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.7 | 3.0 | 127 | 19 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 3.0 | 122 | 26 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.7 | 2.4 | 149 | 13 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 572.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.4 | 3.1 | 50 | 15 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 403.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.2 | 3.5 | 64 | 17 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.6 | 3.2 | 76 | 19 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 39.2 | 5.3 | 113 | 11 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 571.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.3 | 2.8 | 143 | 15 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 401.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 3.9 | 67 | 17 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.1 | 4.3 | 102 | 20 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karanja?
Now 24.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 38.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 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 Karanja today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Karanja?
Local time is 17:51. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Karanja?
Karanja is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karanja?
DEM 235 m.
Where is Karanja located?
It is at 13.02552, 4.77757 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karanja in?
It is in Nigeria.