Location & Surroundings
Daura is a line in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 463 m elevation. The national capital Abuja is about 445 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 64 km away.
Also known as: Daura Local Government Area
Overview
Daura is local government area in Katsina State, Nigeria.
It is located in Katsina State, Nigeria.
The population is about 156,872 (1991).
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Katsina State
- Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
- a subdivision of a first-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 58' 55" N, 8° 15' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 463 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 157 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:48
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Subdivisions
Places in Daura
Alternate Names
Weather in Daura
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Daura, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 36.9 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 641 W/m2.
Temperature
29.5 C
Wind
3.4 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,011.4 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 | 29.5 | 3.4 | 44 | 12 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 3.5 | 4 | 14 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 3.4 | 49 | 19 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.9 | 4.3 | 110 | 10 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 641.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.7 | 1.3 | 149 | 17 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 392.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 3.3 | 347 | 18 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 2.3 | 66 | 16 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.8 | 4.9 | 88 | 12 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 620.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.5 | 2.3 | 65 | 19 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 379.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 4.1 | 90 | 22 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 3.0 | 68 | 24 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.4 | 5.5 | 103 | 11 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 617.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.0 | 2.8 | 122 | 16 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 379.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Daura?
Now 29.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 36.9 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 641 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 Daura today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Daura?
Local time is 05:48. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Daura?
Daura is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Daura?
DEM 463 m.
Where is Daura located?
It is at 12.98195, 8.25160 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Daura in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry