Location & Surroundings
Lau is a town in Taraba State, Nigeria with 12,657 inhabitants, at 132 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jalingo, 36 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 415 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 130 km away.
Overview
Lau is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Taraba State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Taraba State
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 12' 30" N, 11° 16' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 132 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 12,657
- Pop. Density 1,406 p/km²
- Built-up 13.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:08
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Weather in Lau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 37.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (228 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 25.7 | 1.6 | 228 | 52 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 1.7 | 233 | 68 | 1,012.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 85 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.2 | 2.2 | 214 | 31 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 642.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.8 | 1.9 | 212 | 48 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 361.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 2.2 | 230 | 77 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 2.0 | 207 | 83 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 7.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.5 | 1.7 | 161 | 34 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 623.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.2 | 2.0 | 219 | 46 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 369.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.5 | 2.1 | 266 | 66 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 1.7 | 209 | 76 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 7.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.2 | 1.7 | 227 | 32 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 642.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.4 | 2.6 | 204 | 47 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 347.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.5 | 2.7 | 228 | 64 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lau?
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 37.2 C, max wind 2.2 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 Lau today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Lau?
Local time is 12:08. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lau?
Lau is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Lau?
Population about 12,657.
What is the elevation of Lau?
DEM 132 m.
Where is Lau located?
It is at 9.20827, 11.27541 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lau in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry