Location & Surroundings
Katsina is a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, at 748 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Biu, 17 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 535 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 135 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° 27' 38" N, 12° 9' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 748 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,359 p/km²
- Built-up 14.4%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:57
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katsina
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katsina, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 33.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 714 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (190 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 1.2 | 190 | 81 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.5 | 1.8 | 126 | 40 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 713.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.3 | 0.1 | 178 | 54 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 419.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 1.5 | 220 | 63 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 2.1 | 253 | 82 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 8.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.7 | 2.3 | 235 | 45 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 707.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 5.9 | 93 | 93 | 1,011.9 | 9.02 / 9.02 | 100 | 351.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 1.3 | 172 | 88 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 5.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.3 | 3.2 | 229 | 93 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 1.14 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 5.0 | 245 | 74 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 296.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 1.4 | 214 | 82 | 1,010.9 | 0.03 / 0.06 | 100 | 106.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 2.3 | 250 | 93 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.4 | 2.8 | 234 | 92 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 8.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katsina?
Now 23.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 33.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 714 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 05:59 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Katsina?
Local time is 17:57. 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 748 m.
Where is Katsina located?
It is at 10.46059, 12.16361 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katsina in?
It is in Nigeria.