Location & Surroundings
Kulkwe is a settlement in Upper West, Ghana, at 320 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jirapa, 5 km to the east. The national capital Accra is about 620 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gaoua Airport, 48 km away.
Also known as: Firikpe
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
10° 32' 0" N, 2° 45' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 320 m
- Timezone Africa/Accra
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Cedi (GHS)
- Phone Prefix +233
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:20
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kulkwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kulkwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 37.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 W/m2.
Temperature
37.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 37.1 | 1.0 | 116 | 23 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.3 | 2.6 | 68 | 18 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 501.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 2.6 | 122 | 22 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 2.3 | 251 | 61 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.0 | 0.6 | 351 | 26 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 524.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.5 | 2.1 | 27 | 19 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 501.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.0 | 1.7 | 124 | 27 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 2.7 | 219 | 42 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 35.8 | 2.1 | 252 | 32 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 520.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.4 | 1.4 | 238 | 26 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 494.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.9 | 2.2 | 201 | 35 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 2.6 | 205 | 61 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 35.5 | 2.9 | 219 | 35 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 491.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kulkwe?
Now 37.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 37.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 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 Kulkwe today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Kulkwe?
Local time is 19:20. Time zone: Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Kulkwe?
Kulkwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kulkwe?
DEM 320 m.
Where is Kulkwe located?
It is at 10.53333, -2.75000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kulkwe in?
It is in Ghana.