Location & Surroundings
Rumu is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 398 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lau, 49 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 380 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, 92 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
9° 28' 24" N, 10° 54' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 398 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 173 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:29
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Weather in Rumu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rumu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 36.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 675 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
0.2 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 24.3 | 0.2 | 89 | 52 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.5 | 2.2 | 80 | 19 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 674.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.6 | 0.6 | 5 | 28 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 372.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 0.8 | 340 | 33 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 0.9 | 180 | 47 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 6.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.6 | 1.4 | 133 | 27 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 674.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.7 | 1.2 | 190 | 38 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 375.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 1.6 | 201 | 63 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.6 | 1.8 | 175 | 80 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.1 | 1.3 | 219 | 35 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 652.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.3 | 1.2 | 185 | 43 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 371.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 2.4 | 199 | 75 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.5 | 2.4 | 198 | 83 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 6.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rumu?
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 36.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 675 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 Rumu today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Rumu?
Local time is 17:29. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Rumu?
Rumu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rumu?
DEM 398 m.
Where is Rumu located?
It is at 9.47346, 10.91312 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rumu in?
It is in Nigeria.