Location & Surroundings
Katsina is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 144 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gassol, 47 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 360 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 230 km away.
Also known as: Katsine
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° 9' 59" N, 10° 39' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 144 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 443 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:29
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Katsina
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katsina, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 35.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 683 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (227 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
18 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 24.9 | 1.5 | 227 | 82 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 0.7 | 235 | 86 | 1,012.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 40 | 7.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.2 | 0.6 | 350 | 46 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 683.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.3 | 1.5 | 164 | 59 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 395.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 0.6 | 199 | 77 | 1,010.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 1.0 | 147 | 89 | 1,012.7 | 1.75 / 1.76 | 11 | 7.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.0 | 1.2 | 306 | 47 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 677.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.4 | 2.0 | 207 | 62 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 387.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.5 | 0.6 | 253 | 80 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 1.2 | 183 | 86 | 1,013.3 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 59 | 7.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.2 | 1.3 | 244 | 48 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 36 | 660.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 2.7 | 230 | 69 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 376.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.7 | 2.6 | 249 | 85 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katsina?
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 35.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 683 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 06:03 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Katsina?
Local time is 10:29. 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 144 m.
Where is Katsina located?
It is at 8.16627, 10.65846 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katsina in?
It is in Nigeria.