Location & Surroundings
Oruga is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 294 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wurno, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 520 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 42 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
13° 15' 45" N, 5° 21' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 294 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 983 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:55
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Oruga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Oruga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 38.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 38.7 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 W/m2.
Temperature
38.2 C
Wind
5.1 m/s E (97 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 38.2 | 5.1 | 97 | 11 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.9 | 4.1 | 48 | 14 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 419.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 3.9 | 69 | 17 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 3.9 | 89 | 21 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.7 | 4.3 | 66 | 9 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 609.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.5 | 2.2 | 24 | 12 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 387.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 3.3 | 91 | 15 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 2.8 | 136 | 19 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 37.5 | 3.9 | 123 | 10 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 600.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.1 | 2.3 | 217 | 14 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 416.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.7 | 2.7 | 312 | 16 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 1.8 | 359 | 20 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 38.2 | 2.4 | 131 | 9 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 595.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Oruga?
Now 38.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 38.7 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 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 Oruga today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Oruga?
Local time is 23:55. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Oruga?
Oruga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Oruga?
DEM 294 m.
Where is Oruga located?
It is at 13.26255, 5.35759 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Oruga in?
It is in Nigeria.