Location & Surroundings
Kure is a settlement in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 328 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alapa, 22 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 335 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, 40 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
8° 47' 53" N, 4° 27' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 328 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:37
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kure
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kure, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 33.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 449 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 22.9 | 1.2 | 206 | 85 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.8 | 1.8 | 54 | 39 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 449.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.0 | 1.2 | 27 | 37 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 341.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 3.0 | 205 | 57 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 2.9 | 228 | 88 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.8 | 0.4 | 211 | 31 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 565.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.1 | 2.2 | 72 | 34 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 412.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 3.9 | 215 | 78 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.7 | 1.6 | 205 | 92 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.7 | 0.8 | 205 | 35 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 511.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 1.9 | 184 | 47 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 416.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 3.1 | 215 | 81 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.2 | 1.8 | 217 | 94 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 1.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kure?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 33.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 449 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 Kure today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Kure?
Local time is 13:37. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kure?
Kure is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kure?
DEM 328 m.
Where is Kure located?
It is at 8.79816, 4.45312 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kure in?
It is in Nigeria.