Location & Surroundings
Kure is a settlement in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 308 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bode Saadu, 32 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 290 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, 48 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° 39' 35" N, 4° 51' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 308 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 74 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:54
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Nearby
Weather in Kure
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kure, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 36.1 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (199 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
24 %
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 | 23.4 | 1.3 | 199 | 84 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.1 | 0.9 | 56 | 31 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 600.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.3 | 1.0 | 131 | 46 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 419.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 2.9 | 219 | 81 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 2.6 | 213 | 89 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.1 | 0.7 | 269 | 35 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 598.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.7 | 1.6 | 121 | 47 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 418.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 3.4 | 215 | 63 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.8 | 2.3 | 213 | 90 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.3 | 1.1 | 225 | 41 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 574.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.9 | 2.1 | 186 | 54 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 412.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 3.8 | 207 | 79 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.1 | 3.5 | 222 | 89 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 1.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kure?
Now 23.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 36.1 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 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 06:28 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Kure?
Local time is 13:54. 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 308 m.
Where is Kure located?
It is at 8.65984, 4.86627 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kure in?
It is in Nigeria.