Location & Surroundings
Kurkasi is a settlement in Adamawa, Nigeria, at 536 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shani, 27 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 540 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 105 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
10° 11' 5" N, 12° 18' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 536 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 454 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:42
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kurkasi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kurkasi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 37.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
0.3 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
63 %
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 | 23.9 | 0.3 | 76 | 26 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.2 | 2.0 | 49 | 12 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 658.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.2 | 0.5 | 291 | 18 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 323.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 1.6 | 33 | 23 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 1.3 | 78 | 26 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 8.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.9 | 2.2 | 70 | 10 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 686.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.4 | 0.9 | 127 | 18 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 362.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 1.5 | 78 | 22 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.5 | 1.7 | 100 | 29 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 7.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 38.2 | 2.1 | 91 | 13 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 647.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.6 | 0.6 | 174 | 24 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 347.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 2.1 | 58 | 29 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.7 | 1.0 | 285 | 32 | 1,015.0 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 96 | 0.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kurkasi?
Now 23.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 37.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 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 Kurkasi today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Kurkasi?
Local time is 16:42. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kurkasi?
Kurkasi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kurkasi?
DEM 536 m.
Where is Kurkasi located?
It is at 10.18478, 12.30910 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kurkasi in?
It is in Nigeria.