Location & Surroundings
Arufu is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 146 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Riti, 41 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 235 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 71 km away.
Also known as: Arafu
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
7° 50' 5" N, 9° 14' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 146 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 598 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:58
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Arufu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Arufu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 33.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 W/m2.
Temperature
33.0 C
Wind
0.2 m/s NW (297 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 33.0 | 0.2 | 297 | 56 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 3.1 | 179 | 79 | 1,011.1 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 80 | 192.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 2.7 | 245 | 84 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 1.4 | 251 | 86 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.1 | 1.7 | 268 | 47 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 622.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 2.3 | 189 | 60 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 363.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 2.0 | 234 | 73 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 1.9 | 222 | 84 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 5.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.4 | 2.5 | 244 | 48 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 628.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.4 | 2.6 | 218 | 68 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 357.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 2.4 | 234 | 85 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 2.3 | 219 | 89 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 5.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.4 | 3.1 | 234 | 50 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 635.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Arufu?
Now 33.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 33.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 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 Arufu today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Arufu?
Local time is 20:58. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Arufu?
Arufu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Arufu?
DEM 146 m.
Where is Arufu located?
It is at 7.83472, 9.24906 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Arufu in?
It is in Nigeria.