Location & Surroundings
Kuraye is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 538 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina, 31 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 405 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 33 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° 42' 41" N, 7° 37' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 538 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,421 p/km²
- Built-up 19.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:46
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Weather in Kuraye
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kuraye, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 34.3 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 544 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
3.7 m/s E (99 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
81 %
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 | 24.1 | 3.7 | 99 | 24 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.3 | 6.0 | 105 | 14 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 543.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.1 | 3.6 | 74 | 18 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 366.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 3.8 | 76 | 22 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 4.1 | 95 | 27 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.9 | 3.4 | 75 | 14 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 603.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.4 | 4.1 | 44 | 17 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 380.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 4.1 | 61 | 19 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.7 | 4.4 | 83 | 22 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.5 | 4.8 | 78 | 11 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 607.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 3.7 | 64 | 14 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 384.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 3.5 | 71 | 15 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.3 | 4.3 | 92 | 21 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 2.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kuraye?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 34.3 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 544 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 Kuraye today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Kuraye?
Local time is 16:46. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kuraye?
Kuraye is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kuraye?
DEM 538 m.
Where is Kuraye located?
It is at 12.71147, 7.62763 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kuraye in?
It is in Nigeria.