Location & Surroundings
Katsina is a line in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 496 m elevation. The national capital Abuja is about 440 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 5 km away.
Also known as: Katsina Local Government Area
Overview
Katsina is local government area of Nigeria.
It is located in Katsina State, Nigeria.
The population is about 223,644 (1991).
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Katsina State
- Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
- a subdivision of a first-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 0' 20" N, 7° 36' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 496 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12,780 p/km²
- Built-up 43.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:31
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Subdivisions
Alternate Names
Weather in Katsina
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katsina, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 30.6 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 479 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
3.1 m/s S (193 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
72 %
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 | 24.7 | 3.1 | 193 | 75 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.6 | 3.0 | 219 | 50 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 479.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.0 | 2.8 | 236 | 51 | 1,011.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 65 | 427.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 4.4 | 244 | 71 | 1,012.4 | 0.49 / 0.52 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 4.3 | 271 | 80 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.6 | 4.4 | 290 | 46 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 547.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.5 | 4.9 | 222 | 52 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 403.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 4.6 | 233 | 71 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.8 | 2.6 | 175 | 70 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.7 | 4.5 | 186 | 42 | 1,011.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 579.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.1 | 4.0 | 181 | 49 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 402.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.4 | 4.0 | 249 | 69 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.3 | 0.6 | 168 | 71 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 1.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katsina?
Now 24.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 30.6 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 479 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 06:17 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Katsina?
Local time is 16:31. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Katsina?
Katsina is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Katsina?
DEM 496 m.
Where is Katsina located?
It is at 13.00564, 7.61433 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katsina in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry