Location & Surroundings
Maguru is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 421 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kaura Namoda, 15 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 390 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 35 km away.
Also known as: Magura
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° 27' 48" N, 6° 35' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 421 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,080 p/km²
- Built-up 8.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:32
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Maguru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maguru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 31.9 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 530 W/m2.
Temperature
29.0 C
Wind
2.9 m/s N (347 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,007.9 hPa
Clouds
34 %
Precip
0.13 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 | 29.0 | 2.9 | 347 | 53 | 1,007.9 | - / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 6.7 | 131 | 83 | 1,013.0 | 1.76 / 1.76 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 3.7 | 136 | 80 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 100 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.9 | 5.7 | 138 | 42 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 529.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 2.0 | 123 | 63 | 1,010.6 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 98 | 299.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 2.7 | 165 | 72 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 3.5 | 188 | 82 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.6 | 3.4 | 160 | 54 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 326.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.4 | 3.9 | 168 | 70 | 1,012.9 | 1.22 / 1.22 | 24 | 373.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.2 | 3.2 | 198 | 88 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 4.3 | 199 | 85 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 3.1 | 256 | 74 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 158.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.8 | 1.9 | 214 | 72 | 1,012.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 33 | 237.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maguru?
Now 29.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 31.9 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 530 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Maguru today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Maguru?
Local time is 05:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Maguru?
Maguru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maguru?
DEM 421 m.
Where is Maguru located?
It is at 12.46330, 6.58534 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maguru in?
It is in Nigeria.