Location & Surroundings
Gurai is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 385 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Babura, 7 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 440 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 92 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° 46' 8" N, 8° 56' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 385 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,505 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:30
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gurai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gurai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 6.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 32.0 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 472 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
6.1 m/s SE (155 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 24.6 | 6.1 | 155 | 77 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 3.4 | 191 | 77 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.0 | 6.1 | 103 | 43 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 472.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.6 | 2.8 | 170 | 55 | 1,009.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 306.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 3.9 | 193 | 67 | 1,012.5 | 0.07 / 0.08 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 3.2 | 190 | 68 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.0 | 2.5 | 187 | 52 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 242.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.8 | 1.9 | 156 | 53 | 1,012.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 90 | 276.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.4 | 4.3 | 210 | 70 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 3.2 | 214 | 72 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.2 | 4.7 | 232 | 40 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 629.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.6 | 4.1 | 238 | 51 | 1,011.3 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 9 | 398.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.5 | 4.1 | 230 | 67 | 1,011.4 | 0.05 / 0.41 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gurai?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 6.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 32.0 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 472 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gurai today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Gurai?
Local time is 09:30. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gurai?
Gurai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gurai?
DEM 385 m.
Where is Gurai located?
It is at 12.76880, 8.94654 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gurai in?
It is in Nigeria.