Location & Surroundings
Karoka is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 460 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwatarkwashi, 10 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 360 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 13 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° 13' 35" N, 6° 48' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 460 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,433 p/km²
- Built-up 11.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:03
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Karoka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karoka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 38.1 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.
Temperature
37.4 C
Wind
4.1 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
21 %
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 | 37.4 | 4.1 | 89 | 13 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.1 | 3.7 | 80 | 21 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 397.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.8 | 2.1 | 103 | 24 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 2.1 | 152 | 30 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.1 | 5.9 | 83 | 14 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 606.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.7 | 3.8 | 69 | 20 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 394.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.5 | 2.9 | 112 | 21 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 3.7 | 105 | 23 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 38.7 | 6.6 | 92 | 10 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 615.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.8 | 3.3 | 85 | 16 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 399.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 3.3 | 67 | 17 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 3.8 | 136 | 18 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 37.1 | 5.4 | 90 | 8 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 617.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karoka?
Now 37.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 38.1 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 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 Karoka today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Karoka?
Local time is 01:03. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Karoka?
Karoka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karoka?
DEM 460 m.
Where is Karoka located?
It is at 12.22642, 6.80401 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karoka in?
It is in Nigeria.