Location & Surroundings
Kurkur is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 548 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dutsin-Ma, 14 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 390 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 51 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° 33' 32" N, 7° 34' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 548 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 826 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:58
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Weather in Kurkur
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kurkur, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 35.0 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 583 W/m2.
Temperature
28.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (311 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 28.2 | 0.9 | 311 | 47 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 1.5 | 303 | 54 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.0 | 5.2 | 70 | 25 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 582.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.7 | 4.0 | 133 | 35 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 384.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 3.4 | 210 | 49 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 2.9 | 248 | 78 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.2 | 1.1 | 273 | 39 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 534.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.9 | 2.1 | 343 | 44 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 371.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.3 | 3.6 | 233 | 68 | 1,010.6 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 2.0 | 275 | 75 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.0 | 2.7 | 56 | 29 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 644.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.9 | 3.6 | 98 | 34 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 429.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.3 | 3.8 | 237 | 52 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kurkur?
Now 28.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 35.0 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 583 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 Kurkur today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Kurkur?
Local time is 08:58. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kurkur?
Kurkur is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kurkur?
DEM 548 m.
Where is Kurkur located?
It is at 12.55894, 7.57132 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kurkur in?
It is in Nigeria.