Location & Surroundings
Faru is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 355 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malbaza, 32 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 555 km to the south. The nearest airport is Sokoto, about 115 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
13° 46' 37" N, 5° 46' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 355 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 562 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:20
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Faru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Faru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 36.5 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
3.9 m/s E (80 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,013.8 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 | 24.6 | 3.9 | 80 | 20 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.5 | 7.3 | 88 | 11 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 628.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.1 | 3.2 | 51 | 14 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 426.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 2.3 | 84 | 17 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 3.6 | 85 | 22 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.9 | 5.5 | 122 | 10 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 624.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.3 | 3.5 | 63 | 13 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 426.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.5 | 0.7 | 183 | 18 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.4 | 3.5 | 85 | 18 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.7 | 3.1 | 128 | 9 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 620.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.4 | 2.5 | 80 | 11 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 422.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.2 | 2.2 | 149 | 14 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.2 | 2.9 | 166 | 19 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 1.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Faru?
Now 24.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 36.5 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 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 Faru today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Faru?
Local time is 16:20. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Faru?
Faru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Faru?
DEM 355 m.
Where is Faru located?
It is at 13.77707, 5.77408 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Faru in?
It is in Nigeria.