Location & Surroundings
Rorau is a third-order administrative division in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 511 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mashi, 31 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 420 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 59 km away.
Overview
Rorau is ward in Jigawa State, Nigeria.
It is located in Gwiwa, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Gwiwa
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 47' 53" N, 8° 9' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 511 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 317 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:16
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Weather in Rorau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rorau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 33.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.
Temperature
27.7 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (103 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 27.7 | 3.1 | 103 | 20 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 3.6 | 65 | 25 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 3.7 | 79 | 31 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.3 | 4.1 | 73 | 15 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 607.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 3.6 | 52 | 17 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 375.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 3.7 | 63 | 19 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 3.7 | 83 | 25 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.9 | 4.2 | 93 | 11 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 615.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.3 | 3.4 | 86 | 14 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 379.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 3.9 | 59 | 17 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 3.9 | 88 | 18 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.5 | 5.1 | 84 | 7 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 623.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.9 | 3.6 | 85 | 10 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 388.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rorau?
Now 27.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 33.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 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 Rorau today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Rorau?
Local time is 03:16. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Rorau?
Rorau is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Rorau?
DEM 511 m.
Where is Rorau located?
It is at 12.79816, 8.16056 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rorau in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry