Location & Surroundings
Kuruga is a settlement in Kebbi, Nigeria, at 171 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kende, 3 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 450 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gaya Airport, 94 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
11° 31' 20" N, 4° 13' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 171 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 108 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:50
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kuruga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kuruga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 36.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 485 W/m2.
Temperature
31.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (240 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,008.5 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 31.1 | 1.5 | 240 | 27 | 1,008.5 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 1.4 | 120 | 38 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 2.2 | 72 | 27 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.4 | 1.2 | 102 | 12 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 484.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.1 | 2.2 | 285 | 18 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 272.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 1.8 | 104 | 19 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 3.0 | 133 | 26 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.7 | 1.6 | 92 | 14 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 596.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.9 | 2.1 | 267 | 17 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 428.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 0.8 | 173 | 22 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 2.3 | 173 | 39 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.3 | 1.7 | 170 | 27 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 580.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.2 | 1.4 | 262 | 30 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 416.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kuruga?
Now 31.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 36.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 485 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 Kuruga today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Kuruga?
Local time is 02:50. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kuruga?
Kuruga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kuruga?
DEM 171 m.
Where is Kuruga located?
It is at 11.52227, 4.23244 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kuruga in?
It is in Nigeria.