Location & Surroundings
Ruwa is a stream in Kano State, Nigeria, at 447 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Takai, 9 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 320 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 80 km away.
Also known as: River Ruwa
Overview
Ruwa is stream in Kano State, Nigeria.
It is located in Kano State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Kano State
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 31' 44" N, 9° 2' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 447 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 54 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:20
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other streams nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ruwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ruwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 36.2 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 640 W/m2.
Temperature
35.6 C
Wind
3.6 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
28 %
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 | 35.6 | 3.6 | 61 | 13 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 2.6 | 37 | 22 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 395.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 3.3 | 1 | 25 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 1.9 | 123 | 30 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.2 | 5.0 | 72 | 14 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 639.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.7 | 2.1 | 34 | 23 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 377.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 0.8 | 299 | 28 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 1.2 | 45 | 30 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 36.7 | 4.8 | 62 | 14 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 649.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.6 | 1.2 | 52 | 23 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 386.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 1.6 | 317 | 25 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 4.0 | 251 | 70 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 4.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 36.2 | 2.2 | 38 | 17 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 639.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ruwa?
Now 35.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 36.2 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 640 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 Ruwa today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Ruwa?
Local time is 23:20. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ruwa?
Ruwa is a stream.
What is the elevation of Ruwa?
DEM 447 m.
Where is Ruwa located?
It is at 11.52890, 9.03715 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ruwa in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry