Location & Surroundings
Duru is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 496 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwatarkwashi, 16 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 340 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 19 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
12° 0' 46" N, 6° 45' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 496 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 352 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:59
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Duru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Duru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 33.2 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 W/m2.
Temperature
30.2 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SE (145 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,009.7 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 30.2 | 1.8 | 145 | 50 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 2.8 | 220 | 78 | 1,013.3 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 1.4 | 193 | 75 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.2 | 0.4 | 232 | 45 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 618.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.9 | 3.0 | 221 | 54 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 348.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 5.1 | 248 | 84 | 1,013.5 | 1.67 / 1.67 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 3.9 | 215 | 88 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.1 | 5.1 | 227 | 58 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 477.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.0 | 4.5 | 214 | 77 | 1,011.7 | 0.68 / 0.68 | 100 | 349.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 5.1 | 228 | 89 | 1,012.2 | 2.71 / 3.38 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 4.2 | 192 | 91 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.6 | 5.5 | 211 | 64 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 517.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.9 | 3.9 | 226 | 82 | 1,012.0 | 2.99 / 2.99 | 75 | 324.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Duru?
Now 30.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 33.2 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 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 Duru today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Duru?
Local time is 02:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Duru?
Duru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Duru?
DEM 496 m.
Where is Duru located?
It is at 12.01284, 6.76252 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Duru in?
It is in Nigeria.