Location & Surroundings
Kurafe is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 257 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sokoto, 4 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 505 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 18 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
13° 3' 42" N, 5° 17' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 257 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 617 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:19
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kurafe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kurafe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 36.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 W/m2.
Temperature
28.0 C
Wind
3.1 m/s SE (130 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 28.0 | 3.1 | 130 | 26 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 2.1 | 167 | 38 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.6 | 2.1 | 119 | 18 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 618.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.9 | 1.6 | 119 | 20 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 436.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.1 | 3.0 | 129 | 25 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 1.8 | 167 | 38 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.7 | 1.7 | 131 | 21 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 596.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.0 | 1.7 | 58 | 24 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 414.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.9 | 2.5 | 107 | 26 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 2.9 | 73 | 28 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.9 | 5.9 | 101 | 14 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 616.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.5 | 3.5 | 120 | 18 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 432.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.3 | 3.5 | 84 | 22 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kurafe?
Now 28.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 36.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 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 Kurafe today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Kurafe?
Local time is 11:19. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kurafe?
Kurafe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kurafe?
DEM 257 m.
Where is Kurafe located?
It is at 13.06172, 5.28418 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kurafe in?
It is in Nigeria.