Location & Surroundings
Katam is a settlement in Bauchi, Nigeria, at 404 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bara, 16 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 390 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, 10 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
10° 15' 46" N, 10° 48' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 404 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 746 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:46
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 36.0 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 W/m2.
Temperature
30.0 C
Wind
2.5 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 30.0 | 2.5 | 106 | 46 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 2.1 | 202 | 78 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 2.3 | 189 | 81 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 7.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.0 | 2.1 | 137 | 32 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 686.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.1 | 4.0 | 162 | 46 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 388.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 2.4 | 203 | 73 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 2.7 | 186 | 79 | 1,012.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 70 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.5 | 2.6 | 162 | 29 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 678.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.3 | 5.5 | 199 | 60 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 388.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 3.0 | 189 | 87 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 3.1 | 201 | 89 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.2 | 0.7 | 48 | 34 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 621.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.2 | 1.4 | 84 | 43 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 376.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katam?
Now 30.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 36.0 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 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 Katam today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Katam?
Local time is 05:46. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Katam?
Katam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katam?
DEM 404 m.
Where is Katam located?
It is at 10.26276, 10.81511 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katam in?
It is in Nigeria.