Location & Surroundings
Kuka is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 445 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dankama, 20 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 475 km to the south. The nearest airport is Tessaoua Airport, 49 km away.
Also known as: Birnin Kuka · Birnikuka
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
13° 19' 4" N, 7° 58' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 445 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 626 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:00
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kuka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kuka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 446 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (239 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,013.7 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 | 24.6 | 1.0 | 239 | 73 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.3 | 1.2 | 73 | 41 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 445.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.1 | 1.1 | 95 | 38 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 341.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 2.1 | 221 | 47 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.7 | 3.2 | 244 | 59 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.3 | 2.6 | 299 | 35 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 608.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.1 | 3.2 | 311 | 32 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 427.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.1 | 6.9 | 265 | 69 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.2 | 5.9 | 271 | 72 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.5 | 2.1 | 333 | 33 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 601.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.2 | 4.2 | 226 | 31 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 420.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.3 | 5.6 | 243 | 53 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.7 | 4.7 | 240 | 69 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kuka?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 446 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 Kuka today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Kuka?
Local time is 15:00. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kuka?
Kuka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kuka?
DEM 445 m.
Where is Kuka located?
It is at 13.31785, 7.98036 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kuka in?
It is in Nigeria.