Location & Surroundings
Karofi is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 574 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dutsin-Ma, 11 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 380 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 58 km away.
Also known as: Karafi
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° 29' 9" N, 7° 35' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 574 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 14,302 p/km²
- Built-up 33.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:12
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Karofi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karofi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 34.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
2.5 m/s E (90 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,010.9 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 | 24.2 | 2.5 | 90 | 17 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 3.2 | 134 | 21 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.5 | 2.4 | 116 | 12 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 655.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.2 | 1.2 | 111 | 18 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 414.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 1.5 | 112 | 22 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 3.1 | 211 | 32 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.5 | 0.8 | 61 | 16 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 565.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.0 | 3.6 | 41 | 17 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 382.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.7 | 1.4 | 49 | 19 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 3.1 | 75 | 20 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.2 | 4.8 | 92 | 11 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 645.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.9 | 3.1 | 95 | 16 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 406.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.5 | 3.1 | 44 | 17 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karofi?
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 34.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 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 Karofi today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Karofi?
Local time is 12:12. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Karofi?
Karofi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karofi?
DEM 574 m.
Where is Karofi located?
It is at 12.48572, 7.58843 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karofi in?
It is in Nigeria.