Location & Surroundings
Katagum is a stream in Yobe State, Nigeria, at 338 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gashua, 20 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 555 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Maine-Soroa Airport, about 130 km away.
Also known as: Gulbi Katagum · Katagum River
Overview
Katagum is stream in Yobe State, Nigeria.
It is located in Yobe State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Yobe State
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 49' 43" N, 10° 51' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 338 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:21
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Katagum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katagum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.8 to 37.9 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Temperature
30.3 C
Wind
4.1 m/s NE (60 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
19 %
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 | 30.3 | 4.1 | 60 | 17 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 2.4 | 108 | 20 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.9 | 5.2 | 86 | 11 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 646.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.3 | 3.6 | 34 | 13 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 354.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.4 | 3.9 | 49 | 17 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 2.4 | 81 | 20 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.4 | 6.6 | 82 | 12 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 672.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.6 | 4.6 | 45 | 15 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 387.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.4 | 4.2 | 42 | 17 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 2.0 | 107 | 22 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 39.1 | 5.4 | 60 | 11 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 642.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.4 | 4.2 | 63 | 16 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 367.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.0 | 3.9 | 44 | 21 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katagum?
Now 30.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.8 to 37.9 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 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 Katagum today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Katagum?
Local time is 07:21. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Katagum?
Katagum is a stream.
What is the elevation of Katagum?
DEM 338 m.
Where is Katagum located?
It is at 12.82855, 10.85827 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katagum in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry