Location & Surroundings
Takunde is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 515 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Daura, 15 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 440 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 82 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° 55' 15" N, 8° 24' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 515 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 54 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:38
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Takunde
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Takunde, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 35.7 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 W/m2.
Temperature
34.4 C
Wind
2.8 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 34.4 | 2.8 | 78 | 32 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.5 | 5.9 | 128 | 54 | 1,013.1 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 2.4 | 260 | 64 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 14 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.7 | 0.7 | 161 | 34 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 659.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.8 | 1.8 | 159 | 34 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 461.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.5 | 4.0 | 213 | 49 | 1,011.3 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 5.3 | 267 | 71 | 1,011.7 | 0.23 / 0.33 | 100 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.6 | 4.4 | 261 | 38 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 626.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.7 | 6.0 | 271 | 47 | 1,008.8 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 33 | 430.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 7.6 | 261 | 65 | 1,010.6 | 0.52 / 0.93 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 6.1 | 239 | 76 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.0 | 6.2 | 259 | 44 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 499.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.5 | 6.8 | 241 | 53 | 1,008.9 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 72 | 370.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Takunde?
Now 34.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 35.7 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 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 Takunde today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Takunde?
Local time is 01:38. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Takunde?
Takunde is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Takunde?
DEM 515 m.
Where is Takunde located?
It is at 12.92074, 8.40802 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Takunde in?
It is in Nigeria.