Location & Surroundings
Barau is a stream in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 328 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Talata Mafara, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 405 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 68 km away.
Overview
Barau is natural watercourse in Zamfara State, Nigeria.
It is located in Zamfara State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Zamfara State
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 28' 32" N, 6° 9' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 328 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,088 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:26
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Weather in Barau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Barau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 37.4 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
3.6 m/s E (68 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 26.2 | 3.6 | 68 | 20 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 4.1 | 85 | 22 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.4 | 4.3 | 58 | 10 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 624.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.0 | 2.8 | 68 | 14 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 417.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 3.3 | 68 | 15 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 2.7 | 154 | 20 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.2 | 3.0 | 78 | 9 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 618.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.9 | 1.0 | 88 | 15 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 415.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.9 | 0.8 | 303 | 19 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 1.3 | 195 | 28 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.6 | 2.6 | 79 | 10 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 608.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.5 | 1.2 | 27 | 15 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 405.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.1 | 1.3 | 86 | 20 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Barau?
Now 26.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 37.4 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 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 Barau today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Barau?
Local time is 08:26. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Barau?
Barau is a stream.
What is the elevation of Barau?
DEM 328 m.
Where is Barau located?
It is at 12.47550, 6.15213 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Barau in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry