Location & Surroundings
Salihu is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 674 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bakori, 6 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 270 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 50 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° 30' 20" N, 7° 25' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 674 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 376 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:18
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Salihu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Salihu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 34.8 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 562 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (77 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 23.2 | 1.8 | 77 | 27 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 3.8 | 91 | 32 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.8 | 7.1 | 85 | 14 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 562.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 2.6 | 74 | 20 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 345.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 2.8 | 69 | 22 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 3.5 | 103 | 26 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.3 | 5.5 | 88 | 14 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 609.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 3.3 | 36 | 21 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 374.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.9 | 3.1 | 56 | 26 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.9 | 2.9 | 143 | 34 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.1 | 3.2 | 93 | 16 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 613.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 3.9 | 28 | 21 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 390.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.8 | 2.0 | 97 | 27 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Salihu?
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 34.8 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 562 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 Salihu today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Salihu?
Local time is 10:18. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Salihu?
Salihu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Salihu?
DEM 674 m.
Where is Salihu located?
It is at 11.50549, 7.42711 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Salihu in?
It is in Nigeria.