Location & Surroundings
Kato is a settlement in FCT, Nigeria, at 542 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Suleja, 15 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is 29 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 26 km away.
Also known as: Kata
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° 14' 24" N, 7° 18' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 542 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 270 p/km²
- Built-up 5.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:59
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Kato
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kato, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 33.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 633 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (151 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 23.5 | 0.7 | 151 | 75 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 0.6 | 198 | 84 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.8 | 2.0 | 246 | 35 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 633.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 1.3 | 228 | 55 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 404.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 1.4 | 119 | 63 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.0 | 147 | 76 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.3 | 1.8 | 244 | 31 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 630.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.7 | 1.5 | 218 | 44 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 387.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.9 | 1.0 | 124 | 54 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 1.3 | 145 | 66 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.3 | 2.7 | 225 | 34 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 629.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.8 | 1.7 | 205 | 50 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 401.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.1 | 1.5 | 164 | 65 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kato?
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 33.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 633 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 06:20 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Kato?
Local time is 10:59. 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 542 m.
Where is Kato located?
It is at 9.24001, 7.30225 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kato in?
It is in Nigeria.