Location & Surroundings
Kato is a settlement in FCT, Nigeria, at 160 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwali, 29 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is 82 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 58 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
8° 40' 47" N, 6° 51' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 160 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:23
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Weather in Kato
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kato, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 35.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 W/m2.
Temperature
28.8 C
Wind
1.9 m/s S (173 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,008.8 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 | 28.8 | 1.9 | 173 | 59 | 1,008.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 1.4 | 171 | 73 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 1.1 | 145 | 91 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.9 | 0.7 | 278 | 41 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 617.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.0 | 1.5 | 229 | 48 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 402.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 1.8 | 164 | 69 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 1.2 | 136 | 85 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.2 | 1.2 | 277 | 38 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 616.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.2 | 1.0 | 223 | 42 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 402.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 1.0 | 120 | 56 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 1.3 | 158 | 78 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.9 | 1.5 | 187 | 40 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 613.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.6 | 2.7 | 180 | 54 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 398.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kato?
Now 28.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 35.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 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 06:21 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Kato?
Local time is 02:23. 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 160 m.
Where is Kato located?
It is at 8.67968, 6.85492 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kato in?
It is in Nigeria.