Location & Surroundings
Katsale is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 386 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Babura, 7 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 445 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 94 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
12° 46' 54" N, 8° 57' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 386 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 599 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:47
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katsale
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katsale, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 36.0 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 W/m2.
Temperature
28.2 C
Wind
2.8 m/s N (13 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
68 %
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 | 28.2 | 2.8 | 13 | 27 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 3.1 | 58 | 29 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.0 | 3.8 | 98 | 17 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 617.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.1 | 1.7 | 52 | 22 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 370.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.4 | 3.1 | 95 | 25 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 3.4 | 83 | 27 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.0 | 4.6 | 97 | 14 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 654.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.6 | 2.1 | 109 | 19 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 373.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.1 | 3.5 | 64 | 22 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 1.7 | 28 | 27 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.9 | 6.1 | 97 | 12 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 651.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.9 | 3.5 | 83 | 17 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 400.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.1 | 5.1 | 65 | 19 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katsale?
Now 28.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 36.0 C, max wind 3.8 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 Katsale today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Katsale?
Local time is 07:47. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Katsale?
Katsale is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katsale?
DEM 386 m.
Where is Katsale located?
It is at 12.78161, 8.95274 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katsale in?
It is in Nigeria.