Location & Surroundings
Kato is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 530 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kagoro, 12 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 110 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 53 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
9° 29' 51" N, 8° 24' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 530 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 18 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:30
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kato
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kato, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 34.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (80 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 25.1 | 1.1 | 80 | 37 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 0.5 | 78 | 80 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 2.0 | 17 | 58 | 1,017.3 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 13 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.6 | 4.1 | 71 | 14 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 645.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 1.2 | 44 | 30 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 399.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 1.3 | 43 | 45 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 2.0 | 35 | 41 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.5 | 1.6 | 229 | 16 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 644.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.6 | 0.9 | 73 | 33 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 397.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.1 | 43 | 42 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 1.2 | 81 | 54 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.1 | 0.7 | 246 | 30 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 506.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.1 | 1.4 | 2 | 32 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 385.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kato?
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 34.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 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 Kato today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Kato?
Local time is 05:30. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kato?
Kato is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kato?
DEM 530 m.
Where is Kato located?
It is at 9.49739, 8.40879 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kato in?
It is in Nigeria.