Location & Surroundings
Kiru is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 524 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bebeji, 14 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 300 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 57 km away.
Basic Data
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 42' 8" N, 8° 8' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 524 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 21,915 p/km²
- Built-up 36.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:59
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Nearby
Weather in Kiru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kiru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 36.3 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 641 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
81 %
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 | 21.9 | 1.9 | 86 | 21 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 1.7 | 108 | 24 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.3 | 5.0 | 72 | 10 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 641.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.7 | 3.4 | 56 | 15 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 395.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 2.3 | 72 | 19 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 2.7 | 160 | 23 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.0 | 4.5 | 89 | 12 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 630.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.7 | 2.9 | 68 | 18 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 388.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.0 | 1.9 | 179 | 23 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 2.9 | 176 | 44 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.5 | 4.1 | 104 | 12 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 603.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.5 | 3.8 | 54 | 16 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 384.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.8 | 2.8 | 68 | 20 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kiru?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 36.3 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 641 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 Kiru today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Kiru?
Local time is 10:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kiru?
Kiru is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kiru?
DEM 524 m.
Where is Kiru located?
It is at 11.70210, 8.13481 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kiru in?
It is in Nigeria.