Location & Surroundings
Taketsani is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 498 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mashi, 30 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 415 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 29 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° 46' 6" N, 7° 46' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 498 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:58
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Taketsani
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Taketsani, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 32.2 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 530 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
3.8 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,013.4 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 | 24.2 | 3.8 | 226 | 78 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.2 | 0.7 | 268 | 44 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 530.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.6 | 1.9 | 123 | 41 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 416.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 4.1 | 236 | 57 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 3.1 | 250 | 74 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.6 | 2.4 | 276 | 37 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 652.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.1 | 0.9 | 303 | 37 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 442.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 5.9 | 196 | 67 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.4 | 4.5 | 246 | 71 | 1,012.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 61 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.6 | 6.3 | 275 | 41 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 652.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.5 | 5.5 | 277 | 46 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 392.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 7.1 | 244 | 69 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.7 | 5.4 | 216 | 82 | 1,012.7 | 1.66 / 1.66 | 100 | 3.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Taketsani?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 32.2 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 530 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 Taketsani today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Taketsani?
Local time is 12:58. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Taketsani?
Taketsani is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Taketsani?
DEM 498 m.
Where is Taketsani located?
It is at 12.76837, 7.77484 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Taketsani in?
It is in Nigeria.