Location & Surroundings
Kaura is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 400 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Babura, 29 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 435 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 84 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' 21" N, 8° 44' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 400 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 689 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:44
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 57 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 28.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.1 to 38.3 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 28.1 | 1.5 | 24 | 37 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 38.3 | 6.2 | 68 | 18 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 661.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.7 | 3.5 | 51 | 19 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 421.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.1 | 3.4 | 68 | 23 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.1 | 2.8 | 104 | 29 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.7 | 3.9 | 99 | 17 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 672.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.3 | 1.8 | 68 | 19 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 423.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.1 | 1.9 | 260 | 26 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.1 | 4.6 | 235 | 59 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.2 | 2.0 | 22 | 16 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 601.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.1 | 1.9 | 290 | 17 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 367.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.8 | 3.0 | 308 | 24 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.8 | 3.9 | 261 | 37 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaura?
Now 28.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.1 to 38.3 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 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 06:13 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Kaura?
Local time is 14:44. 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 400 m.
Where is Kaura located?
It is at 12.77238, 8.74677 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaura in?
It is in Nigeria.