Location & Surroundings
Kaura is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 968 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kagoro, 10 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 125 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 45 km away.
Basic Data
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 40' 5" N, 8° 27' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 968 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,764 p/km²
- Built-up 11.4%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:38
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Weather in Kaura
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaura, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 658 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (134 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 21.6 | 1.1 | 134 | 70 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 1.2 | 105 | 71 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.2 | 1.9 | 40 | 22 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 657.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 1.6 | 160 | 52 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 393.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 0.2 | 321 | 68 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 1.1 | 43 | 72 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.3 | 2.5 | 29 | 22 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 648.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 1.4 | 138 | 42 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 383.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.7 | 0.7 | 131 | 75 | 1,011.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 60 | 74 | 1,013.1 | 0.07 / 0.10 | 12 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.9 | 4.1 | 80 | 14 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 660.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 1.5 | 153 | 47 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 393.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.9 | 1.2 | 168 | 71 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaura?
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 658 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 Kaura today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Kaura?
Local time is 08:38. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kaura?
Kaura is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kaura?
DEM 968 m.
Where is Kaura located?
It is at 9.66812, 8.45825 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaura in?
It is in Nigeria.