Location & Surroundings
Foro is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 300 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dange, 25 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 480 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 22 km away.
Also known as: Horo Birni
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° 43' 14" N, 5° 9' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 300 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8,456 p/km²
- Built-up 6.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:38
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Foro
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Foro, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 34.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SW (236 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 25.1 | 2.4 | 236 | 78 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 3.0 | 208 | 73 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.3 | 2.4 | 277 | 44 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 622.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.2 | 3.2 | 236 | 49 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 474.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.4 | 4.1 | 212 | 64 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 5.3 | 221 | 81 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.8 | 4.8 | 255 | 50 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 564.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 3.4 | 200 | 61 | 1,007.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 41 | 364.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.3 | 4.6 | 213 | 80 | 1,010.4 | 0.33 / 0.34 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 3.4 | 214 | 83 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 29 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.3 | 4.1 | 237 | 44 | 1,010.1 | 0.03 / 0.17 | 25 | 594.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.6 | 3.2 | 227 | 52 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 467.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.2 | 5.1 | 182 | 80 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Foro?
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 34.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 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 Foro today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Foro?
Local time is 07:38. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Foro?
Foro is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Foro?
DEM 300 m.
Where is Foro located?
It is at 12.72066, 5.15545 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Foro in?
It is in Nigeria.