Location & Surroundings
Galoru is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 425 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kazaure, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 405 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 61 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° 35' 36" N, 8° 27' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 425 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,548 p/km²
- Built-up 8.8%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:14
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Nearby
Weather in Galoru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Galoru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.2 C with overcast skies and a 6.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.1 to 36.2 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Temperature
36.2 C
Wind
6.1 m/s E (74 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 36.2 | 6.1 | 74 | 21 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.3 | 2.5 | 105 | 28 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 413.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.6 | 2.2 | 157 | 35 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 2.9 | 217 | 54 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 4.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.1 | 2.6 | 55 | 24 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 650.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.8 | 1.4 | 95 | 28 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 423.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.1 | 3.6 | 148 | 34 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 3.1 | 227 | 67 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 36.8 | 2.0 | 54 | 24 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 656.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.6 | 2.3 | 53 | 24 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 422.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.1 | 0.9 | 9 | 28 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 3.0 | 252 | 52 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 4.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 37.2 | 2.5 | 84 | 18 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 667.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Galoru?
Now 36.2 C with overcast skies and a 6.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.1 to 36.2 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 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 Galoru today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Galoru?
Local time is 20:14. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Galoru?
Galoru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Galoru?
DEM 425 m.
Where is Galoru located?
It is at 12.59323, 8.45922 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Galoru in?
It is in Nigeria.