Location & Surroundings
Kwarkiya is a third-order administrative division in Kano State, Nigeria, at 455 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dambatta, 25 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 375 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 24 km away.
Overview
Kwarkiya is ward in Kano State, Nigeria.
It is located in Minjibir, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Minjibir
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 14' 25" N, 8° 37' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 455 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 29 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:14
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Places in Kwarkiya
Weather in Kwarkiya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwarkiya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 33.3 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
4.5 m/s SW (214 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 23.2 | 4.5 | 214 | 76 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.3 | 3.3 | 176 | 42 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 639.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.6 | 3.3 | 195 | 53 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 448.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 3.5 | 236 | 70 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 4.0 | 230 | 79 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.3 | 1.7 | 280 | 42 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 661.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 11.2 | 85 | 61 | 1,011.8 | 0.64 / 0.64 | 94 | 433.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 2.8 | 177 | 84 | 1,013.3 | 2.75 / 3.39 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.0 | 1.7 | 196 | 81 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.9 | 3.4 | 137 | 45 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 598.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 3.2 | 69 | 56 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 308.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 3.5 | 225 | 82 | 1,013.1 | 1.01 / 1.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.6 | 2.2 | 236 | 84 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kwarkiya?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 33.3 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 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 Kwarkiya today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Kwarkiya?
Local time is 15:14. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kwarkiya?
Kwarkiya is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kwarkiya?
DEM 455 m.
Where is Kwarkiya located?
It is at 12.24015, 8.62324 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwarkiya in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry