Location & Surroundings
Katari is a leper colony in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 245 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lafia, 13 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 130 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 100 km away.
Also known as: Katari Leper Colony
Basic Data
- Type leper colony (LEPC)
- a settled area inhabited by lepers in relative isolation
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 35' 58" N, 8° 33' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 245 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,492 p/km²
- Built-up 15.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:44
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Katari
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katari, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (333 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 25.0 | 1.5 | 333 | 59 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 0.6 | 325 | 67 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.8 | 1.2 | 223 | 39 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 663.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.5 | 1.7 | 216 | 55 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 407.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 1.3 | 262 | 65 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 1.8 | 264 | 77 | 1,013.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.5 | 2.3 | 230 | 50 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 604.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.0 | 2.9 | 186 | 71 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 325.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.6 | 1.7 | 224 | 88 | 1,012.1 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 0.4 | 282 | 92 | 1,014.2 | 0.60 / 0.86 | 92 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.1 | 1.8 | 211 | 45 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 641.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.2 | 2.0 | 187 | 62 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 401.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.6 | 1.2 | 226 | 84 | 1,012.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katari?
Now 25.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 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 Katari today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Katari?
Local time is 08:44. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Katari?
Katari is a leper colony.
What is the elevation of Katari?
DEM 245 m.
Where is Katari located?
It is at 8.59931, 8.56444 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katari in?
It is in Nigeria.