Location & Surroundings
Galau is a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, at 293 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Marte, 16 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 800 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Maiduguri Airport, about 110 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° 21' 47" N, 13° 58' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 293 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:18
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Galau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Galau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.9 to 37.2 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 W/m2.
Temperature
31.8 C
Wind
3.8 m/s NE (23 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 31.8 | 3.8 | 23 | 37 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.6 | 3.7 | 31 | 46 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.9 | 3.8 | 90 | 31 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 9.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.2 | 4.9 | 69 | 20 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 665.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.9 | 5.6 | 24 | 32 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 329.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 4.7 | 35 | 44 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.4 | 3.2 | 78 | 36 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 9.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.3 | 7.3 | 33 | 18 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 674.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.8 | 5.0 | 36 | 22 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 332.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.8 | 5.2 | 22 | 42 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.0 | 5.0 | 39 | 42 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 9.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.1 | 7.0 | 29 | 17 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 678.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.1 | 4.6 | 12 | 27 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 331.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Galau?
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.9 to 37.2 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 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 Galau today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Galau?
Local time is 06:18. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Galau?
Galau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Galau?
DEM 293 m.
Where is Galau located?
It is at 12.36311, 13.97433 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Galau in?
It is in Nigeria.