Location & Surroundings
Katafuna is a settlement in Yobe State, Nigeria, at 380 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lajere, 12 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 545 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Maine-Soroa Airport, about 150 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° 56' 51" N, 11° 32' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 380 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 95 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:21
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katafuna
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katafuna, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 38.5 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Temperature
37.7 C
Wind
4.0 m/s NE (34 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,009.7 hPa
Clouds
68 %
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 | 37.7 | 4.0 | 34 | 13 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.0 | 3.9 | 13 | 22 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 359.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.0 | 2.5 | 63 | 26 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 1.8 | 58 | 28 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 6.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.5 | 2.9 | 70 | 16 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 651.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.7 | 1.5 | 157 | 21 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 332.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.3 | 2.0 | 67 | 19 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 2.5 | 87 | 25 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 40.0 | 5.1 | 74 | 11 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 658.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.6 | 6.0 | 56 | 14 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 356.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.4 | 5.5 | 42 | 16 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 3.7 | 67 | 23 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 6.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 40.2 | 6.5 | 52 | 8 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 660.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katafuna?
Now 37.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 38.5 C, max wind 4.0 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 Katafuna today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Katafuna?
Local time is 00:21. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Katafuna?
Katafuna is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katafuna?
DEM 380 m.
Where is Katafuna located?
It is at 11.94742, 11.54936 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katafuna in?
It is in Nigeria.