Location & Surroundings
Ruruma is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 424 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kazaure, 16 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 420 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 72 km away.
Also known as: Rutuma
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
12° 41' 53" N, 8° 33' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 424 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 450 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:35
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ruruma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ruruma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 35.0 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 588 W/m2.
Temperature
33.9 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NW (308 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
26 %
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 | 33.9 | 2.2 | 308 | 39 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.8 | 1.3 | 57 | 37 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 423.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.3 | 2.9 | 230 | 50 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 2.1 | 187 | 62 | 1,011.9 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 82 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.0 | 3.4 | 104 | 34 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 587.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.0 | 1.2 | 121 | 42 | 1,008.7 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 99 | 323.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 7.1 | 162 | 78 | 1,012.2 | 1.51 / 1.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 4.9 | 198 | 75 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 98 | 3.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.8 | 1.7 | 161 | 41 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 630.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.1 | 2.5 | 109 | 40 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 401.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 2.4 | 209 | 49 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.5 | 2.6 | 279 | 57 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.6 | 5.5 | 62 | 18 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 613.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ruruma?
Now 33.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 35.0 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 588 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 Ruruma today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Ruruma?
Local time is 18:35. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ruruma?
Ruruma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ruruma?
DEM 424 m.
Where is Ruruma located?
It is at 12.69814, 8.55035 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ruruma in?
It is in Nigeria.