Location & Surroundings
Runka is a town in Katsina State, Nigeria with 12,665 inhabitants, at 489 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dutsin-Ma, 20 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 380 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 73 km away.
Overview
Runka is DE Siedlung in Nigeria.
It is located in Katsina State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Katsina State
- 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° 26' 52" N, 7° 18' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 489 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 12,665
- Pop. Density 1,685 p/km²
- Built-up 5.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:09
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Runka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Runka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 6.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 34.6 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 W/m2.
Temperature
34.6 C
Wind
6.8 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
80 %
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 | 34.6 | 6.8 | 88 | 14 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.5 | 3.1 | 103 | 19 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 422.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 2.5 | 108 | 22 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 3.4 | 86 | 26 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.4 | 5.0 | 97 | 13 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 594.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.9 | 2.6 | 69 | 17 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 398.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 1.9 | 78 | 20 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 3.8 | 97 | 19 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 34.6 | 3.6 | 108 | 9 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 589.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 3.3 | 80 | 15 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 417.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 2.3 | 121 | 16 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 3.4 | 156 | 21 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 2.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 35.1 | 3.1 | 142 | 10 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 651.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Runka?
Now 34.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 6.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 34.6 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 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 Runka today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Runka?
Local time is 22:09. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Runka?
Runka is a populated place.
How many people live in Runka?
Population about 12,665.
What is the elevation of Runka?
DEM 489 m.
Where is Runka located?
It is at 12.44788, 7.30918 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Runka in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry