Location & Surroundings
Kuka is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 449 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dambatta, 17 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 385 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 46 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
12° 25' 35" N, 8° 21' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 449 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,682 p/km²
- Built-up 10.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:08
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kuka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kuka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 34.6 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
2.4 m/s N (20 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 | 25.7 | 2.4 | 20 | 19 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 3.2 | 76 | 25 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.6 | 4.0 | 71 | 13 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 618.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.0 | 1.1 | 96 | 19 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 367.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.6 | 3.5 | 46 | 20 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 3.0 | 77 | 25 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.3 | 4.5 | 70 | 12 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 640.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.1 | 1.1 | 25 | 17 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 399.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.8 | 3.5 | 5 | 17 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 2.9 | 84 | 21 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.2 | 3.9 | 68 | 11 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 650.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.3 | 0.6 | 75 | 16 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 400.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.5 | 3.6 | 343 | 15 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kuka?
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 34.6 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 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 06:17 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Kuka?
Local time is 12:08. 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 449 m.
Where is Kuka located?
It is at 12.42633, 8.35619 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kuka in?
It is in Nigeria.