Location & Surroundings
Barau is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 641 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Funtua, 9 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 280 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 68 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
11° 33' 13" N, 7° 13' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 641 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:50
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Barau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Barau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 658 W/m2.
Temperature
32.7 C
Wind
3.2 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 32.7 | 3.2 | 79 | 14 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 2.0 | 63 | 21 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 430.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 2.6 | 82 | 21 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.1 | 3.5 | 150 | 28 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.9 | 2.3 | 114 | 16 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 658.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 2.1 | 115 | 25 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 421.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 2.4 | 234 | 29 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 2.5 | 214 | 50 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 2.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.8 | 1.1 | 358 | 22 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 628.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 3.0 | 357 | 30 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 405.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 1.8 | 82 | 25 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 1.7 | 147 | 41 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.1 | 3.6 | 83 | 14 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 640.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Barau?
Now 32.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 658 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 06:20 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Barau?
Local time is 20:50. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Barau?
Barau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Barau?
DEM 641 m.
Where is Barau located?
It is at 11.55353, 7.23077 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Barau in?
It is in Nigeria.