Location & Surroundings
Kuka Kowa is a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, at 378 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yajiwa, 18 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 635 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Maiduguri Airport, 67 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
11° 17' 40" N, 12° 51' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 378 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:02
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kuka Kowa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kuka Kowa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 33.5 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
3.5 m/s SW (210 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
65 %
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 | 23.0 | 3.5 | 210 | 81 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.5 | 1.3 | 207 | 40 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 626.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 2.0 | 171 | 54 | 1,010.5 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 333.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 3.2 | 217 | 74 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 2.8 | 222 | 79 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 9.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.8 | 1.8 | 295 | 42 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 544.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 2.5 | 230 | 56 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 207.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 3.7 | 198 | 71 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.7 | 3.5 | 211 | 73 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.4 | 3.5 | 233 | 53 | 1,011.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 25 | 319.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 2.8 | 254 | 75 | 1,011.3 | 1.37 / 1.39 | 30 | 380.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 2.8 | 229 | 86 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.0 | 2.4 | 197 | 82 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 49 | 9.4 | 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 Kowa?
Now 23.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 33.5 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 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 Kowa today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Kuka Kowa?
Local time is 14:02. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kuka Kowa?
Kuka Kowa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kuka Kowa?
DEM 378 m.
Where is Kuka Kowa located?
It is at 11.29436, 12.85037 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kuka Kowa in?
It is in Nigeria.