Location & Surroundings
Garu is a third-order administrative division in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 633 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hunkuyi, 7 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 245 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 14 km away.
Overview
Garu is a ward of Nigeria.
It is located in Kudan, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Kudan
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 15' 9" N, 7° 42' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 633 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,361 p/km²
- Built-up 9.7%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:16
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Places in Garu
Weather in Garu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Garu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 26.3 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 441 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SE (139 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,014.7 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 | 22.2 | 2.5 | 139 | 92 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 3.0 | 299 | 90 | 1,013.2 | 15.21 / 15.21 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 5.0 | 181 | 67 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 302.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 2.4 | 215 | 82 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 441.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 3.5 | 203 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 3.9 | 212 | 96 | 1,014.0 | 0.96 / 0.96 | 17 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.0 | 2.8 | 211 | 58 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 662.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 2.6 | 266 | 63 | 1,009.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 89 | 378.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.4 | 3.3 | 294 | 95 | 1,014.8 | 53.33 / 53.34 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.6 | 1.7 | 167 | 93 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 4.7 | 191 | 72 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 405.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 3.7 | 229 | 87 | 1,012.8 | 3.09 / 3.09 | 100 | 331.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.2 | 2.5 | 230 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.96 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Garu?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 26.3 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 441 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 06:17 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Garu?
Local time is 11:16. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Garu?
Garu is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Garu?
DEM 633 m.
Where is Garu located?
It is at 11.25249, 7.71000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Garu in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry