Location & Surroundings
Ruru is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 454 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dutse, 15 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 345 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 95 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
11° 37' 43" N, 9° 17' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 454 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,899 p/km²
- Built-up 19.6%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:09
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 11 h 40 min
Nearby
Weather in Ruru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ruru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 35.8 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 W/m2.
Temperature
35.8 C
Wind
5.3 m/s E (73 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
59 %
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 | 35.8 | 5.3 | 73 | 13 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.6 | 4.0 | 28 | 19 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 352.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 2.4 | 89 | 30 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 2.1 | 77 | 35 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.3 | 3.7 | 46 | 13 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 627.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 3.8 | 21 | 18 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 371.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 2.6 | 42 | 22 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.0 | 2.5 | 118 | 28 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.6 | 3.0 | 70 | 12 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 639.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 3.5 | 31 | 15 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 380.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 2.6 | 61 | 20 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.3 | 2.4 | 123 | 21 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.1 | 4.0 | 63 | 8 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 642.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ruru?
Now 35.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 35.8 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 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 Ruru today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Ruru?
Local time is 21:09. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ruru?
Ruru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ruru?
DEM 454 m.
Where is Ruru located?
It is at 11.62852, 9.28570 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ruru in?
It is in Nigeria.