Location & Surroundings
Karfa is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 558 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Runka, 10 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 380 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 66 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
12° 28' 39" N, 7° 23' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 558 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 400 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:29
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Karfa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karfa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 36.6 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SW (236 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,012.9 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 | 24.3 | 2.0 | 236 | 68 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.6 | 5.6 | 89 | 14 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 646.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.5 | 3.6 | 104 | 20 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 429.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 2.3 | 102 | 22 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 2.6 | 151 | 27 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.4 | 3.5 | 101 | 13 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 645.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.7 | 2.2 | 103 | 19 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 426.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 2.4 | 168 | 23 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.1 | 2.3 | 254 | 51 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.7 | 2.3 | 75 | 17 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 634.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.0 | 1.5 | 84 | 22 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 426.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.4 | 1.9 | 341 | 23 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.2 | 2.2 | 248 | 39 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karfa?
Now 24.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 36.6 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 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 Karfa today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Karfa?
Local time is 14:29. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Karfa?
Karfa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karfa?
DEM 558 m.
Where is Karfa located?
It is at 12.47760, 7.39457 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karfa in?
It is in Nigeria.