Location & Surroundings
Kaura is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 259 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sokoto, 12 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 515 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 17 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° 3' 0" N, 5° 8' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 259 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 6.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:30
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kaura
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaura, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 34.2 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 W/m2.
Temperature
34.2 C
Wind
4.2 m/s S (163 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 34.2 | 4.2 | 163 | 37 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.7 | 6.6 | 162 | 52 | 1,009.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 90 | 410.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 4.0 | 190 | 64 | 1,012.3 | 0.12 / 0.18 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 2.1 | 180 | 80 | 1,013.6 | 0.13 / 0.31 | 62 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.3 | 3.0 | 164 | 44 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 609.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.6 | 3.8 | 177 | 48 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 457.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 3.7 | 187 | 72 | 1,013.2 | 1.25 / 1.25 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 2.4 | 244 | 75 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.7 | 2.6 | 237 | 56 | 1,012.9 | 4.28 / 4.35 | 99 | 497.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.8 | 2.9 | 233 | 63 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 3.31 | 83 | 181.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 3.0 | 237 | 78 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 3.3 | 225 | 82 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.1 | 4.0 | 287 | 48 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 474.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaura?
Now 34.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 34.2 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 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 06:27 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Kaura?
Local time is 21:30. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kaura?
Kaura is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kaura?
DEM 259 m.
Where is Kaura located?
It is at 13.05000, 5.13333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaura in?
It is in Nigeria.