Location & Surroundings
Katsina is a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, at 558 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Miringa, 9 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 550 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 155 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
10° 43' 17" N, 12° 13' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 558 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 12:59
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Weather in Katsina
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katsina, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 38.0 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (33 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,010.9 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 | 26.2 | 1.7 | 33 | 19 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 1.6 | 59 | 22 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 7.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.0 | 5.2 | 47 | 9 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 642.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.6 | 3.4 | 13 | 15 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 351.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 1.6 | 31 | 15 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 2.3 | 41 | 18 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 8.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.4 | 3.9 | 72 | 9 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 666.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.7 | 2.3 | 6 | 15 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 329.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.7 | 1.6 | 239 | 17 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 1.7 | 269 | 21 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 7.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.3 | 4.1 | 50 | 9 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 671.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.6 | 3.2 | 2 | 15 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 336.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.7 | 2.6 | 354 | 17 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katsina?
Now 26.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 38.0 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 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 Katsina today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Katsina?
Local time is 12:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Katsina?
Katsina is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katsina?
DEM 558 m.
Where is Katsina located?
It is at 10.72146, 12.22592 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katsina in?
It is in Nigeria.