Location & Surroundings
Leru is a settlement in Imo State, Nigeria, at 250 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Okigwe, 11 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 350 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sam Mbakwe International Airport, 58 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
5° 54' 37" N, 7° 24' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 250 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,553 p/km²
- Built-up 10.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:29
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Leru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Leru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 29.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 4.8 mm. Solar peaks near 509 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SW (238 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
62 %
Precip
4.81 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 | 22.9 | 1.3 | 238 | 96 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.5 | 1.3 | 255 | 67 | 1,012.2 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 94 | 509.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 0.6 | 160 | 81 | 1,011.7 | 0.15 / 0.29 | 90 | 296.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 1.1 | 168 | 98 | 1,013.4 | 23.91 / 24.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 0.5 | 77 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 4.81 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.5 | 0.9 | 189 | 69 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 80 | 444.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 1.5 | 251 | 89 | 1,012.2 | 1.24 / 1.32 | 51 | 283.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 1.4 | 217 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.92 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.1 | 1.1 | 228 | 97 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.72 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.0 | 1.8 | 248 | 70 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 99 | 464.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 0.6 | 236 | 85 | 1,011.1 | 0.21 / 0.53 | 9 | 285.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 1.9 | 226 | 95 | 1,012.3 | 0.47 / 0.99 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.4 | 1.4 | 240 | 97 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 85 | 4.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Leru?
Now 22.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 29.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 4.8 mm. Solar peaks near 509 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Leru today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Leru?
Local time is 17:29. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Leru?
Leru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Leru?
DEM 250 m.
Where is Leru located?
It is at 5.91021, 7.40827 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Leru in?
It is in Nigeria.