Location & Surroundings
Garu is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 302 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Illela, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 560 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 80 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° 37' 5" N, 5° 21' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 302 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 973 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:22
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Garu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Garu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 34.1 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 583 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SW (228 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
77 %
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 | 26.1 | 2.6 | 228 | 77 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.1 | 2.2 | 274 | 43 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 582.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.5 | 1.9 | 269 | 44 | 1,009.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 89 | 373.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 6.3 | 259 | 75 | 1,012.9 | 2.99 / 3.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.1 | 1.6 | 314 | 64 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.1 | 1.8 | 215 | 32 | 1,010.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 83 | 465.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.2 | 4.1 | 248 | 47 | 1,009.7 | 0.22 / 0.24 | 94 | 394.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.2 | 2.0 | 335 | 57 | 1,011.4 | 0.38 / 0.62 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.6 | 1.2 | 233 | 63 | 1,011.5 | 1.00 / 1.62 | 75 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.0 | 2.0 | 176 | 34 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 480.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.2 | 5.4 | 211 | 50 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 441.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.6 | 4.4 | 234 | 67 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.4 | 2.4 | 238 | 71 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Garu?
Now 26.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 34.1 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 583 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 Garu today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Garu?
Local time is 18:22. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Garu?
Garu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Garu?
DEM 302 m.
Where is Garu located?
It is at 13.61815, 5.36172 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Garu in?
It is in Nigeria.