Location & Surroundings
Lauya is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 396 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Babura, 33 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 415 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 64 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
12° 32' 44" N, 8° 48' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 396 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 696 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:19
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lauya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lauya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 36.6 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 W/m2.
Temperature
26.7 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
55 %
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 | 26.7 | 2.5 | 217 | 66 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.6 | 1.0 | 110 | 32 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 663.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.1 | 3.2 | 353 | 51 | 1,009.1 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 48 | 451.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 5.8 | 207 | 69 | 1,011.2 | 0.38 / 0.94 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 3.9 | 257 | 71 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.7 | 3.7 | 265 | 38 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 636.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.7 | 6.9 | 288 | 46 | 1,009.0 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 100 | 420.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 5.2 | 229 | 76 | 1,011.7 | 0.06 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.8 | 5.6 | 205 | 84 | 1,013.2 | 1.48 / 1.73 | 60 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.1 | 6.1 | 267 | 46 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 643.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.7 | 5.9 | 258 | 57 | 1,009.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 81 | 311.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 7.8 | 220 | 81 | 1,012.9 | 16.82 / 16.86 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.4 | 3.4 | 237 | 72 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 2.49 | 97 | 3.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lauya?
Now 26.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 36.6 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 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 Lauya today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Lauya?
Local time is 17:19. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lauya?
Lauya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lauya?
DEM 396 m.
Where is Lauya located?
It is at 12.54551, 8.81551 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lauya in?
It is in Nigeria.