Location & Surroundings
Karshi is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 403 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ringim, 25 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 385 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 50 km away.
Also known as: Karshe
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° 14' 3" N, 8° 56' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 403 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,745 p/km²
- Built-up 9.9%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:58
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Karshi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karshi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 33.6 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. Precip around 3.8 mm. Solar peaks near 584 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
2.4 m/s W (264 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.80 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 | 24.4 | 2.4 | 264 | 80 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 2.2 | 222 | 79 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.6 | 1.5 | 191 | 41 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 584.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.9 | 3.3 | 167 | 47 | 1,008.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 376.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 5.5 | 64 | 78 | 1,013.6 | 3.79 / 3.80 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 3.0 | 210 | 77 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.81 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.7 | 2.0 | 167 | 41 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 611.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.4 | 2.2 | 142 | 44 | 1,009.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 3 | 461.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.9 | 4.1 | 193 | 61 | 1,010.4 | 0.27 / 0.30 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 4.4 | 230 | 73 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.1 | 1.5 | 242 | 40 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 579.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.2 | 2.1 | 12 | 43 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 458.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.4 | 4.6 | 195 | 64 | 1,011.6 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karshi?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 33.6 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. Precip around 3.8 mm. Solar peaks near 584 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Karshi today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Karshi?
Local time is 11:58. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Karshi?
Karshi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karshi?
DEM 403 m.
Where is Karshi located?
It is at 12.23429, 8.94783 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karshi in?
It is in Nigeria.