Location & Surroundings
Kuru is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 478 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kano, 19 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 365 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 14 km away.
Also known as: Kuro
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° 10' 19" N, 8° 32' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 478 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,403 p/km²
- Built-up 10.0%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:52
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kuru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kuru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 37.1 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
31.3 C
Wind
4.2 m/s NE (51 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,008.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 31.3 | 4.2 | 51 | 13 | 1,008.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 3.0 | 61 | 16 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 1.4 | 125 | 20 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.1 | 5.0 | 70 | 8 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 643.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.2 | 2.9 | 51 | 12 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 389.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 3.0 | 44 | 14 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 1.7 | 39 | 16 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.2 | 6.3 | 76 | 8 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 632.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.9 | 1.8 | 80 | 14 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 367.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 2.8 | 26 | 15 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 2.2 | 66 | 19 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.8 | 5.2 | 70 | 10 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 588.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.3 | 2.5 | 84 | 14 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 346.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kuru?
Now 31.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 37.1 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 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 Kuru today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Kuru?
Local time is 01:52. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kuru?
Kuru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kuru?
DEM 478 m.
Where is Kuru located?
It is at 12.17207, 8.53561 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kuru in?
It is in Nigeria.