Location & Surroundings
Kau is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 254 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lau, 41 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 380 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 105 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
9° 20' 35" N, 10° 55' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 254 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 270 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:15
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 35.0 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 W/m2.
Temperature
29.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SW (215 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 29.2 | 1.3 | 215 | 35 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 1.4 | 277 | 47 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 0.3 | 331 | 55 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 7.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.0 | 2.2 | 120 | 30 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 648.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.8 | 1.7 | 243 | 45 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 358.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 1.1 | 318 | 59 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 0.9 | 188 | 66 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.3 | 1.5 | 102 | 32 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 583.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.5 | 1.3 | 247 | 49 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 321.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 0.8 | 267 | 61 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 0.7 | 217 | 82 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.3 | 1.9 | 163 | 39 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 623.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.5 | 1.7 | 171 | 62 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 319.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kau?
Now 29.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 35.0 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 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 Kau today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Kau?
Local time is 05:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kau?
Kau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kau?
DEM 254 m.
Where is Kau located?
It is at 9.34314, 10.92759 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kau in?
It is in Nigeria.