Location & Surroundings
Katu is a settlement in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 371 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Igbeti, 22 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 355 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, 57 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
8° 54' 0" N, 4° 16' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 371 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 17:37
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 36.2 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,015.5 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 | 24.4 | 1.6 | 226 | 79 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.2 | 2.4 | 50 | 29 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 524.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.0 | 1.5 | 174 | 42 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 375.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 4.0 | 229 | 72 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 4.0 | 224 | 88 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.9 | 1.4 | 207 | 39 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 518.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 3.4 | 248 | 62 | 1,013.4 | 0.58 / 0.58 | 79 | 338.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 3.5 | 242 | 57 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.6 | 1.6 | 217 | 82 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.9 | 1.0 | 227 | 36 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 563.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 4.3 | 224 | 54 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 256.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 3.9 | 212 | 78 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.5 | 1.5 | 177 | 91 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katu?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 36.2 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 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 Katu today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Katu?
Local time is 17:37. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Katu?
Katu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katu?
DEM 371 m.
Where is Katu located?
It is at 8.90000, 4.26667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katu in?
It is in Nigeria.