Location & Surroundings
Riuka is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 649 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sofo-Birnin-Gwari, 44 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 215 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kaduna, 34 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
10° 58' 0" N, 7° 11' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 649 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:10
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Nearby
Weather in Riuka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riuka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 33.3 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 W/m2.
Temperature
33.3 C
Wind
4.9 m/s E (71 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
49 %
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 | 33.3 | 4.9 | 71 | 18 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 1.8 | 46 | 33 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 431.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 2.3 | 44 | 31 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.3 | 2.4 | 71 | 38 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.3 | 4.6 | 75 | 18 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 660.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 0.8 | 116 | 32 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 418.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 0.9 | 69 | 35 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 1.7 | 91 | 44 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 34.0 | 2.9 | 71 | 16 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 652.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 1.0 | 351 | 25 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 427.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 1.5 | 74 | 27 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 2.2 | 90 | 33 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 3.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 34.4 | 2.6 | 89 | 13 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 667.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riuka?
Now 33.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 33.3 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 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 Riuka today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Riuka?
Local time is 22:10. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Riuka?
Riuka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Riuka?
DEM 649 m.
Where is Riuka located?
It is at 10.96667, 7.18333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riuka in?
It is in Nigeria.