Location & Surroundings
Karfi is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 642 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malumfashi, 10 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 300 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 69 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
11° 44' 3" N, 7° 32' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 642 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,172 p/km²
- Built-up 20.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:01
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Karfi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karfi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 35.3 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Temperature
28.0 C
Wind
3.3 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
25 %
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 | 28.0 | 3.3 | 56 | 34 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 2.1 | 156 | 35 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 1.8 | 169 | 40 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.3 | 5.5 | 83 | 16 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 651.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.3 | 3.5 | 77 | 25 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 428.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 3.3 | 120 | 38 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 3.0 | 163 | 56 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.6 | 4.1 | 83 | 21 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 648.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.4 | 3.1 | 58 | 25 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 425.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 1.9 | 206 | 28 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 1.8 | 233 | 39 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.7 | 3.7 | 83 | 19 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 652.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.1 | 1.7 | 42 | 28 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 422.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karfi?
Now 28.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 35.3 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 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 Karfi today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Karfi?
Local time is 01:01. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Karfi?
Karfi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karfi?
DEM 642 m.
Where is Karfi located?
It is at 11.73424, 7.54655 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karfi in?
It is in Nigeria.