Location & Surroundings
Tunpushi is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 397 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Babura, 18 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 445 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 95 km away.
Also known as: Tumfushi
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° 50' 4" N, 8° 51' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 397 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,623 p/km²
- Built-up 5.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:35
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Tunpushi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tunpushi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 37.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 W/m2.
Temperature
26.5 C
Wind
3.9 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,012.9 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 | 26.5 | 3.9 | 44 | 20 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 3.5 | 63 | 25 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.1 | 3.8 | 47 | 11 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 649.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.4 | 3.6 | 27 | 13 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 391.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.7 | 4.2 | 23 | 16 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 2.9 | 55 | 20 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.2 | 3.1 | 80 | 9 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 649.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.1 | 2.2 | 29 | 12 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 390.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.6 | 3.8 | 348 | 13 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 2.5 | 48 | 18 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.0 | 3.5 | 104 | 9 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 582.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.0 | 0.6 | 266 | 16 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 349.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.1 | 3.2 | 342 | 13 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tunpushi?
Now 26.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 37.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 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 Tunpushi today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Tunpushi?
Local time is 09:35. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tunpushi?
Tunpushi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tunpushi?
DEM 397 m.
Where is Tunpushi located?
It is at 12.83444, 8.86022 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tunpushi in?
It is in Nigeria.