Location & Surroundings
Katala is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 286 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwadabawa, 12 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 540 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 44 km away.
Also known as: Katella
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
13° 18' 24" N, 5° 8' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 286 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 490 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:56
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Katala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 37.4 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 W/m2.
Temperature
30.7 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (113 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
43 %
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 | 30.7 | 1.5 | 113 | 17 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.3 | 3.2 | 126 | 20 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 3.0 | 130 | 24 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.4 | 3.7 | 126 | 11 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 576.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.9 | 0.7 | 170 | 17 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 398.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.5 | 2.6 | 130 | 19 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 3.5 | 86 | 22 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.5 | 4.6 | 125 | 12 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 572.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.3 | 2.3 | 45 | 15 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 396.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 4.0 | 78 | 17 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 4.4 | 106 | 22 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.8 | 6.2 | 109 | 11 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 547.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.7 | 3.6 | 79 | 16 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 376.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katala?
Now 30.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 37.4 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 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 Katala today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Katala?
Local time is 04:56. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Katala?
Katala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katala?
DEM 286 m.
Where is Katala located?
It is at 13.30664, 5.13934 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katala in?
It is in Nigeria.