Location & Surroundings
Kurtu is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 391 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Babura, 13 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 445 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 94 km away.
Also known as: Ungua Kurtu
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° 48' 40" N, 8° 53' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 391 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,035 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:29
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kurtu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kurtu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 31.9 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 W/m2.
Temperature
31.2 C
Wind
3.6 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
34 %
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 | 31.2 | 3.6 | 89 | 13 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 1.9 | 92 | 17 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 374.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 4.1 | 49 | 16 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.0 | 3.6 | 63 | 17 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.9 | 4.5 | 77 | 9 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 597.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 2.7 | 63 | 13 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 374.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 4.3 | 32 | 13 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 3.7 | 57 | 13 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.8 | 4.9 | 74 | 7 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 609.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.8 | 3.4 | 53 | 12 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 365.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 4.2 | 37 | 12 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 3.6 | 54 | 15 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.5 | 5.2 | 75 | 8 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 605.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kurtu?
Now 31.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 31.9 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 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 Kurtu today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Kurtu?
Local time is 20:29. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kurtu?
Kurtu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kurtu?
DEM 391 m.
Where is Kurtu located?
It is at 12.81113, 8.89889 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kurtu in?
It is in Nigeria.