Location & Surroundings
Kaura is a third-order administrative division in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 945 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kagoro, 11 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 125 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 43 km away.
Overview
Kaura is ward in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
It is located in Kaura, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Kaura
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 40' 2" N, 8° 28' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 945 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,058 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:02
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Places in Kaura
Weather in Kaura
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaura, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 34.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.3 | 1.3 | 95 | 76 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 1.7 | 33 | 56 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.6 | 2.5 | 43 | 14 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 610.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 1.7 | 93 | 31 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 342.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 1.0 | 143 | 47 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 1.1 | 48 | 52 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.6 | 3.5 | 58 | 12 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 637.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 1.4 | 79 | 30 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 413.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.7 | 1.4 | 144 | 58 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 0.9 | 110 | 77 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.6 | 2.1 | 335 | 23 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 654.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 2.0 | 173 | 55 | 1,011.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 50 | 406.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.1 | 1.5 | 173 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 0.19 / 0.27 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaura?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 34.6 C, max wind 2.5 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 06:15 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Kaura?
Local time is 08:02. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kaura?
Kaura is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kaura?
DEM 945 m.
Where is Kaura located?
It is at 9.66724, 8.47451 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaura in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry