Location & Surroundings
Karefa is a third-order administrative division in Kano State, Nigeria, at 538 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rano, 27 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 275 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 78 km away.
Overview
Karefa is ward in Kano State, Nigeria.
It is located in Tudun Wada, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Tudun Wada
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 21' 11" N, 8° 26' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 538 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 700 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:42
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 40 min
Weather in Karefa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karefa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 34.3 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
3.8 m/s NE (37 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
46 %
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 | 26.9 | 3.8 | 37 | 20 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 2.0 | 115 | 29 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.4 | 1.9 | 87 | 37 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.3 | 4.7 | 44 | 13 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 625.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 3.7 | 42 | 20 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 383.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 2.3 | 49 | 24 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.8 | 2.4 | 110 | 28 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.9 | 3.1 | 56 | 11 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 635.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.3 | 3.8 | 37 | 16 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 390.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 1.6 | 88 | 21 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.6 | 2.7 | 90 | 22 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.1 | 4.3 | 72 | 8 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 633.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.2 | 3.8 | 38 | 14 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 390.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karefa?
Now 26.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 34.3 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 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 Karefa today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Karefa?
Local time is 03:42. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Karefa?
Karefa is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Karefa?
DEM 538 m.
Where is Karefa located?
It is at 11.35295, 8.44254 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karefa in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry